Tension Strut: Operation
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The tension strut controls longitudinal (fore-and-aft) movement of each front wheel and the front suspension. Controlling the longitudinal movement helps reduce harshness when the wheel hits sudden irregularities in the road surface.
The tension strut's rubber isolator bushings isolate suspension noise from the body of the vehicle.