REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM


  1. CONSTRUCTION


    1. Rear Coil Spring


      1. The spring rate has been increased and distribution of roll rigidity, previously biased towards the front, has been optimized, helping to realize superb steering response during low to middle speed driving. (F SPORT)

    2. Rear Shock Absorber Assembly


      1. Damping characteristics during low speed driving have been changed, enhancing comfort. (Models with 16-inch or 17-inch wheels)

      2. The damping ratio during extension and compression has been increased on the extension side, helping prevent the wheels on the inside of a turn from lifting. Additionally, movement of the sprung mass on somewhat rough roads has been reduced and inputs from the road surface controlled, realizing a high level of handling stability and ride comfort. (F SPORT)

      3. A low-pressure (N2) gas sealed rear shock absorber assembly with a linear control valve is used to realize driving stability and ride comfort.

      4. A multi-leaf type linear control valve is used in order to attain linear damping force characteristics.

      5. A rebound spring is used to ensure vehicle stability during cornering.

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        *A Eco and Base Grade *B F SPORT
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        Low-pressure Gas (N2)

        		 *2 Rebound Spring
        *3 Multi-leaf Type Linear Control Valve *4 Base Valve
        B0022S8 Oil Flow B0022KG Compression Force

    3. Suspension Tower Damper


      1. The suspension tower damper consists of an ultra-low speed piston valve, gas preload cancel spring, free piston, cylinder, push rod, oil and high-pressure nitrogen gas (N2).

      2. The ultra-low speed piston valve has been designed to provide damping at very low input speeds.

      3. The gas preload cancel spring counters the force from the pressurized gas chamber that would otherwise press on the body in an expanding manner.

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        High-pressure Nitrogen (N2) Gas (2 MPa)

        		 *2 Free Piston
        *3 Ultra-low Speed Piston Valve *4 Push Rod
        *5 Cylinder *6 Oil
        *7 Gas Preload Cancel Spring - -
        B0022S8 Gas Preload B0022KG Spring Force