Saab 96 - Shock Absorbers; Axles and Suspension

The front wheels are independently suspended and each front axle
is mounted by ball joints to one upper and one lower transverse
spring arm. Each one of these wishbone spring arms is attached to
the body brackets by rubber bushings. A coil spring is installed be
tween a seat on the upper spring arm and a similar one in the body.
The spring arm deflections are limited by rubber bumpers.
Fig. 8. Axles and Suspension
The rear wheels are carried on spindles fitted in the swept-back
ends of the rigid, U-shaped axle, which is mounted in a recess under
the body by a central rubber bushing and braced by two longitudinal
side links. The coil springs are installed between seats in the body
and on the inner extensions of the wheel spindles.
Rubber bumpers and straps limit the upward and downward de
flections respectively.
Shock absorbers
The double-acting, hydraulic-telescopic shock absorbers are rubber
mounted to the front lower spring arms and the swept-back ends of
the rear axle respectively. Front and rear shocks are different and
must not be interchanged.
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