Section 249 (Suspension System - Front): Description
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Vehicles are equipped with Front Wheel Drive (RWD) or All Wheel Drive (AWD) with independent MacPherson strut (shock absorber) front suspension. Suspension consists of vertically mounted strut assemblies, control arms, and stabilizer bar. See Fig 1 or Fig 2 . Shock absorbers are mounted between inner fender and steering knuckle. Tie rod ends connect rack and pinion steering to steering knuckle. Ball joint connects steering knuckle to lower control arm. A stabilizer bar attaches to MacPherson strut (shock absorber).