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Rear Suspension: Description

Rear suspension is fully independent with a MacPherson strut at each wheel. A forged rear spindle is bolted to shock absorber, double rear lateral links and single trailing arm. Stabilizer bar is bolted to subframe, stabilizer control links and rear lateral link.

Lateral links and trailing arm have rubber bushings at each end. Lateral links are attached to rear subframe and spindle with common bolt and nut assemblies at each end. Trailing link is bolted to spindle and floorpan bracket. Rear wheel bearings are non-serviceable and replaceable only as an assembly. See Fig 1 .

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Rear Suspension
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