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Front Axle

The front suspension consists of MacPherson struts and a single wishbone lower control arm. The upper end of each strut is suspended from body's inner fender with a steering knuckle bolted to the lower end of the strut. A forged steering knuckle bolts to shock absorber.

Lower ball joint is pressed into control arm and is attached to steering knuckle. Wide stance control arms are supported by rubber bushings at each end. Body lean on turns is controlled by a hollow stabilizer bar that connects to both lower control arms. Front wheels are attached to front hub and rotor assemblies. Front hub and rotor assemblies are supported by unit ball bearings mounted in steering knuckle. Wheel bearing is pressed into steering knuckle. Hub assembly is pressed into wheel bearing assembly.