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Front Suspension: Overview Mercury Sable III

Suspension Front 1 illustration

DESCRIPTION

The front suspension is a MacPherson strut gas-pressurized type. The strut assembly includes a rubber isolated top mount, seat and bearing assembly and a coil spring insulator. (Scheme 1) The top of the strut assembly mounts to the body side apron. The lower strut assembly fits into a pinch joint, designed into the steering knuckle. A link assembly runs between the strut and stabilizer bar end. A forged lower control arm attaches to subframe in 2 places and steering knuckle at lower ball joint.

Scheme 1

Scheme 1: DESCRIPTION