After studying this chapter, you will be able to:
Explain the operation of MacPherson strut front suspensions.
Identify the components of MacPherson strut front suspensions.
Explain the operation of conventional front suspensions.
Identify the components of conventional front suspensions.
Explain the operation of solid and I-beam front suspensions.
Identify the components of solid and I-beam front suspensions.
Identify loaded and follower ball joints in both MacPherson strut and conventional front
suspension systems.
Technical Terms
85
Bottoming out
Upper stop
Dust boot
Double wishbone
Multilink
Conventional independent front
suspensions
Short-long arm (SLA)
Kingpins
Radius arms
MacPherson strut
Upper strut mounting
Strut top
Thrust bearing
Lower strut mounting
Bumper
Chapter
5
Front Suspension
Systems