FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM


  1. CONSTRUCTION


    1. In the front shock absorber assembly, a low-pressure N2gas sealed type construction is used to suppress cavitation and a multi-leaf type linear control valve is also used to attain linear damping force characteristics, realizing both driving stability and ride comfort.

      Note

      To prevent hazardous conditions, make sure to empty the gas from the shock absorber before discarding an N2gas sealed shock absorber. For details, refer to the Repair Manual.

    2. The multi-leaf type linear control valve has a laminate-structure backing valve that enables damping force to be generated at lower piston speeds, compared with a structure that generates the damping force with only the base valve when compression force is applied.

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      *1 Multi-leaf Type Linear Control Valve *2 Base Valve
      *a

      Low-pressure N2Gas

      		 *b Linear Control Valve Details
      *c Backing Valve *d Inner Valve

    3. Construction of linear control valve


      1. The linear control valve uses valves of layered structure to produce a choke structure (a structure making the orifice larger in the direction of oil flow), linearizing the dampening force at the low speed range. Furthermore, the back valve which formerly performed the function of a check valve has had its shape revised, and now as a layered structure valve, it has a choke structure.

      2. Lowering of dampening forces at the medium and high speed range was realized by lowering the valve stiffness of the leaf valve.

    4. Effect of linear control valve


      1. By changing the piston design so that dampening force is now generated from a range including even infinitesimally low piston speeds, vehicle behavior has become calmer with respect to steering wheel operations, etc., and excellent maneuverability and stability have been realized.

      2. By reducing the dampening force at the medium to high speed range, vehicle vibration from bumpy road surfaces has been reduced, delivering a supple riding quality.