Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Front Suspension
| Number | Designation | Number | Designation |
| 1 | Spring | 12 | Wheel bearing |
| 2 | Upper bearing | 13 | Front control arm bushing |
| 3 | Spring strut bearing | 14 | Rear control arm bushing |
| 4 | Rubber isolator | 15 | Clamp |
| 5 | Auxiliary spring | 16 | Anti-roll bar |
| 6 | Boot | 17 | Bushing, anti-roll bar |
| 7 | Lower spring isolator | 18 | Rear bushing for subframe |
| 8 | Link, anti-roll bar | 19 | Control arm |
| 9 | Front bushing for subframe | 20 | Ball joint |
| 10 | Subframe | 21 | The shock absorber |
| 11 | Stub axle |
The front suspension is of the McPherson type,
The suspension on either side consists of: spring strut, control arm and anti-roll bar system.
Spring strut
The spring strut consists of shock absorber (21), spring strut bearing (3) with auxiliary spring (5), boot (6), spring (1), upper and lower spring isolators (7), upper bearing (2), stub axle (11) and wheel bearing (12).
Anti-roll bar system
The anti-roll bar system consists of anti-roll bar (16), clamps (15), anti-roll bar bushings (17) and anti-roll bar links (8). Versions with a V8 engine have a uniquely designed anti-roll bar.
The shock absorber
The shock absorber is integrated in the spring strut.
The shock absorber's piston rod, in the upper section, is screwed to the upper bearing (2) and in the lower end, screwed to the stub axle (11). The spring (1) is supported against the upper bearing (2) via the spring strut bearing (3). On the underneath of the spring strut bearing (3) there is an auxiliary spring (5) and a boot (6) for the shock absorber's piston rod.
The spring is isolated by upper and lower rubber isolators (4).
There are two versions of standard shock absorber depending on the weight of the vehicle:
- heavy settings
- light settings.
Four-C (Continuously Controlled Chassis Concept) has a comfort, advanced or sport setting.
Control arm
The control arm (19) is attached to the subframe (10) by the front bushing (13) and the rear bushing (14).
Subframe
The subframe (10) is made of steel.
The front and rear bushings (9, 18) are installed with a press joint. Versions with a V8 engine have a unique subframe due to the engine mounting.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.