MacPherson type independent front suspension includes coil springs and integral telescopic shock absorbers. MacPherson struts are attached to the lower wishbones with ball joints. Wheel bearings, brake calipers and a hub are mounted on the steering knuckles. The front anti-roll bar is installed on all models. The stabilizer is attached through rubber bushings to the lower frame and is connected directly to the front suspension struts.
The anti-roll bar is fixed to the lower frame and connected to the hubs by the wings.
The steering column has a universal joint located on the underside, which connects the steering shaft to the intermediate shaft, which has a second universal joint in the lower part. The lower universal joint connects the steering column to the steering gear via a clamp bolt.
The steering mechanism is mounted on the front lower frame and is connected to two steering rods by ball joints at the outer ends of the steering rods. At the ends of the steering rods there is a thread for adjusting the toe of the front wheels.
Precautions
The airbag is mounted on the steering wheel. Certain precautions must be taken when performing a number of jobs to avoid damaging the airbag:
- before carrying out any work on the airbag, remove the cable from the battery and wait at least 1 minute for the system capacitor to discharge;
- do not heat the airbag above 90°C;
- the airbag and control unit are impact sensitive. If they have been dropped from a height of more than 50 cm, they must be replaced;
- Disconnect the control unit wire connector from the airbag when using electric arc welding.
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