OVERVIEW
The front suspension is a fully independent design assembled on a non-isolated subframe. The wheel knuckle attaches to the wishbone type upper and lower control arms.
The stabilizer bar attaches to the front of the subframe and varies in shape depending on the engine variant.
The spring and damper assemblies are located between the lower control arm and the front suspension housing in the inner wing. Dependent on vehicle model there are three types of coil spring and damper available
- A standard oil passive damper (all models except supercharged)
- An adaptive damper, also known as computer active technology suspension (cats) on 4.2L supercharged vehicles up to 2010my, refer to «Vehicle Dynamic Suspension - 4.2L»(ref-568505-S27864595352013072200000) information.
- A continuously variable adaptive damper, also known as adaptive dynamics system on 5.0L supercharged vehicles from 2010my. Refer to «Vehicle Dynamic Suspension - 5.0L»(ref-568505-S39994804402013072200000) information.
SYSTEM OPERATION
The front suspension is a fully independent design assembled on a non-isolated subframe mounted by four bolts to the vehicle body. This rigid mounting arrangement provides the driver with optimum steering feel and facilitates towards the vehicle's sporty dynamic suspension.
The suspension arrangement is a double-wishbone type with the length ratio between the upper and lower wish-bone control arms calculated to minimize track and camber changes.
An adaptive damping system is available on specified models. For additional information refer to vehicle dynamic suspension 4.2L or 5.0L.
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
For a detailed description of the suspension system. Refer to Front Suspension information.