CONSTRUCTION
A large, liquid-sealed lower No. 2 arm bushing is used to reduce the harshness of shock generated by disturbances such as uneven road surfaces.
The lower No. 1 arm bushing has a split construction to enhance the effect of the lower No. 2 arm bushing. In a split construction, the rubber in the flange portion is compressed, enhancing the longitudinal rigidity of the vehicle.
A forged-aluminum steering knuckle is used to achieve a lightweight yet highly rigid structure. The tie rod ball joint and lower ball joint (front lower ball joint assembly) are integrated into the steering knuckle, achieving a simple structure.
A compression type lower ball joint is used.
| *1 | Front Upper Suspension Arm Assembly | *2 | Front Lower Suspension Arm Assembly |
| *3 | Front Lower Ball Joint Assembly | *4 | Lower No. 2 Arm Bracket Sub-assembly |
| *5 | Steering Knuckle | - | - |
| *a | Cross Section of Upper Arm Bushing | *b | Cross Section of Lower No. 1 Arm Bushing |
| *c | Cross Section of Shock Absorber Bushing | *d | Cross Section of Front Lower Ball Joint |
| *e | Cross Section of Lower No. 2 Arm Bushing | *f | Cross Section of Upper Arm Ball Joint |