FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM


  1. CONSTRUCTION


    1. 2WD Models


      1. The front upper No. 1 suspension arm assembly, front upper No. 2 suspension arm assembly and lower No. 2 suspension arm assembly are made from forged aluminum to achieve weight reduction and high rigidity performance.

      2. The bushes of the front upper No. 1 suspension arm assembly, front upper No. 2 suspension arm assembly and lower No. 2 suspension arm assembly use a low torsional rigidity structure. As a result, high riding comfort is achieved through smooth suspension strokes.

      3. The front lower suspension arm assembly uses a forged iron construction that minimizes its cross-sectional area to achieve the top-class smallest turn radius amongst competitors.

      4. A large compliance bush is used for the front lower suspension arm assembly to reduce shocks from harshness and other sources. Also, a liquid-filled type bush, which can ensure high damping force, is used to reduce fluttering and shaking vibrations. As a result, high riding comfort is achieved.

      5. A forged aluminum steering knuckle is used to achieve weight reduction and high rigidity performance.

        B003GL0C01
        *a Front Upper No. 1 Suspension Arm Assembly Cross Section *b Lower No. 2 Suspension Arm Assembly Cross Section
        *c Front Lower Suspension Arm Assembly Cross Section *d Front Upper No. 2 Suspension Arm Assembly Cross Section

    2. AWD Models


      1. The front upper No. 1 suspension arm assembly and front upper No. 2 suspension arm assembly are made from forged aluminum to achieve weight reduction and high rigidity performance.

      2. The bushes of the front upper No. 1 suspension arm assembly, front upper No. 2 suspension arm assembly and front lower suspension arm assembly use a low torsional rigidity structure. As a result, high riding comfort is achieved through smooth suspension strokes.

      3. The front lower suspension arm assembly and lower No. 2 suspension arm assembly use a forged iron construction that minimizes its cross-sectional area.

      4. A large compliance bush is used for the lower No. 2 suspension arm assembly to reduce shocks from harshness and other sources. Also, a liquid-filled type bush, which can ensure high damping force, is used to reduce fluttering and shaking vibrations. As a result, high riding comfort is achieved.

      5. A forged aluminum steering knuckle is used to achieve weight reduction and high rigidity performance.

        B003HK7C01
        *a Front Upper No. 1 Suspension Arm Assembly Cross Section *b Front Lower Suspension Arm Assembly Cross Section
        *c Lower No. 2 Suspension Arm Assembly Cross Section *d Front Upper No. 2 Suspension Arm Assembly Cross Section