Figure 1.1,a. Detailed view of the front suspension on models with independent front suspension.
Figure 1.1,b. Detailed view of the dependent front suspension.
Independent front suspension includes coil springs, a lower arm and one double-acting telescopic shock absorber on each side.
The independent front suspension has one leaf spring on each side and one double-acting telescopic shock absorber.
On some models, the front suspension is supplemented with an anti-roll bar.
The rear suspension system includes single or twin semi-elliptical leaf springs and double-acting telescopic shock absorbers.
The steering mechanism is installed in two types: "pinion-rack" (iFS models), or "screw-nut" (on models with independent suspension, models with a solid axle (see figure 1.5, a, b). The steering column used is the same on all models. In addition, both suspension types can be equipped with a power steering system.
Figure 1.5,a. Detailed view of the rack-and-pinion steering mechanism: A - Ignition switch, B - Steering column tube with steering shaft, C - Intermediate shaft, D - Steering gear housing, E - Steering knuckle, F - Cross member, G - Mounting bolts.
Figure 1.5,b. Screw-and-nut type steering mechanism: A - Drive shaft, B - Steering column tube with steering shaft, C - Universal joint, D - Steering gear housing, E - Lower steering arm, F - Front axle beam, G - Steering knuckle, H - Upper steering arm, J - Track rod, K - Steering arm, L - Transverse steering rod.
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