1.1 Front Suspension Component Locations - All Models
1 MacPherson strut
2 Lower arm
3 Underframe
4 Anti-roll bar
2. The lower arms are fixed to the subframe of the front (horizontal) and back (vertical) bushings.
This suspension design increases the braking stability of the vehicle and avoids skidding, even when one side of the vehicle brakes on a slippery surface and the other side on a dry and hard surface.
3. The knuckles, located between the lower ends of the MacPherson struts and the lower arms, carry double row ball bearings for the wheel and brake caliper assemblies.
4. Rear suspension on single overhead cam models (SOHC) (dependent type) consists of a torsion beam and trailing arms with spindle springs and telescopic shock absorbers. The front ends of the longitudinal suspension arms are fixed to the bottom with horizontal bushings, and the rear ends are connected to shock absorbers. The upper ends of the shock absorbers are bolted to the bottom. The spindle springs act independently of the shock absorbers. Some models are equipped with an anti-roll bar, which is installed between the torsion beam and the rear ends of the trailing arms (see illustration).
1.4 Rear Suspension Component Locations - Single Overhead Cam Models (SOHC) (model shown with rear drum brakes)
1 shock absorber
2 Trailing arm suspension
3 Torsion beam
4 Spindle spring
5. The system of manual adjustment of the rigidity of the rear suspension is installed. some models are serial, for others it can be delivered by order to the owner. The stiffness of the suspension is regulated by changing the air pressure in the pneumatic shock absorbers. A special control valve is located in the luggage compartment.
6. Rear suspension on double overhead cam models (DOHC) (independent type) consists of diagonal arms with spindle springs, telescopic shock absorbers and anti-roll bar. The front end of each diagonal arm is fixed to the suspension cross member by two horizontal bushings, and their rear ends are connected to shock absorbers. The upper ends of the shock absorbers are bolted to the bottom. The springs are installed and operate independently of the shock absorbers. The anti-roll bar is located on the suspension cross member and is connected to the diagonal arms by vertical connecting arms. The ends of the suspension cross member are bolted directly to the bottom of the vehicle (see illustration).
1.6 Rear Suspension Component Locations - Double Overhead Cam Model (DOHC)
1 cross member
2 Diagonal lever
3 Coil springs
4 Anti-roll bar
5 Shock absorber
6 Bracket for fastening the cross member
7 Rear cross member
7. Rack and pinion steering. The rotation is transmitted to the front wheels through the steering rods, the inner ends of which are connected to the rack, and the outer ends to the suspension struts through ball joints.
8. The steering column consists of a body with a deformable section, and a shaft, the lower end of which is attached to an elastic coupling.
9. Power steering is standard on some models, on other models it can be supplied by order of the owner. The steering drive with the amplifier is hydraulic, pressure is created by a pump driven by a belt from the crankshaft. On 1.8 and 2.0 liter models, fluid-carrying tubes run under the radiator to keep the brake fluid temperature within the desired limits.
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