REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM DETAILS


  1. CONSTRUCTION


    1. Rear Suspension Support Assembly


      1. The rear suspension support assembly structure allows the vehicle body panel to be located between the rubber cushions.

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        *1 Rear Suspension Support Assembly *2 Rear Spring Bumper

    2. Rear Coil Spring


      1. Both ends of the rear coil spring have been formed into a small-diameter, pigtail shape. The compact construction has been designed to accommodate the low floor package.

      2. An insulator has been provided at both the upper and lower ends and the rubber thickness has been optimized to achieve a high level of vibration isolation performance and ride comfort.

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        *1 Rear Upper Coil Spring Insulator *2 Pigtail Shape
        *3 Rear Lower Coil Spring Insulator - -

    3. Rear Shock Absorber Assembly


      1. A low-pressure (N2) gas sealed rear shock absorber assembly with a multi-leaf type linear control valve is used to achieve both driving stability and riding comfort.

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        *1 Piston Valve *2 Base Valve

        Tech Tips

        To prevent hazardous conditions, make sure to empty the gas from the rear shock absorber assembly before discarding the low-pressure (N2) gas sealed in the rear shock absorber assembly. For details, refer to the VERSO Repair Manual.

    4. Rear Axle Beam Assembly


      1. To optimize the toe and camber change during tramping, the cross section of the axle beam has been changed to an opposite U-shape. Also, the axle beam is manufactured by pipe extrusion. In this way a stabilizer function is achieved, thus securing high roll stiffness.

      2. The axle beam is welded to both trailing arm and spring seat.

      3. A compact, highly rigid and hollow type trailing arm is used. The trailing arm is mounted at an angle appropriate for the vehicle body via a rear axle carrier bush.

      4. By mounting the rear axle carrier bush at an angle, the following can be achieved when lateral force is applied:


        • Deflection of the bush causes the trailing arm to move in a direction which ensures driving stability.

        • Toe-correcting function is achieved.

        Thus, superior performance, stability and driving comfort are ensured.

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