GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The front suspension
is
of the fully independent type with twin upper wishbones,
single lower links (track control
arms) and on onti
-
roll bar giving locotion for the
lower links and controlling the castor angle. Telescopic dampers with concentric
road
springs are used.
The upper end of the dampers are attached to the chassis, and the lower ends to the
single lower
llnks. A stub
-
axle, carrying the hub ossembl y,
is
secured to the vertical
link, the steering arms and the broke calipers.
The onti
-
roll bar
is
attached by its ends to the lower links and
is
secured to the chauis
through rubber insulation mountings.
NOTE:
All repairs requiring the removol of the coil springs, necessitates theure of
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SUSPENSION AND
STEERING
GEOMETRY
Under normal service conditions,
it
should only be necessary to check the front wheel
alignment.
A
full geometry check
is
only necessary followir~g the rectlfication of
repair
damage io ihe froni suspension or sieering, or if excessive iyre wear
is
evideni,
or steering
dlfficulties experienced.
The only angles which are adjustable are those for the
wheels alignment. The castor,
camber and ateerlng axis (KPI) are set durlng production and are non
-
adjustable.
Prepomtlon of Vehicle
To prepare the
vehlcle for front wheel olignmerlt checks and adjustment, load the
vehlcle wlth weights on the front
-
to
-
rear centre line to bring it to ride height (led
Torque Loading in TECHNICAL DATA).
ANTI
-
ROLL BAR
To Remove
1,
Remove the front road wheels.
2.
Remove the bolts securing each anti
-
roll bor clamp to the chassis.
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