Subaru 2002 Impreza Service Manual page 286

FRONT SUSPENSION
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Front Suspension
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Front Suspension
A: OUTLINE
The front suspension is a strut-type independent suspension, with cylindrical double-acting, low-
pressure-gas-filled dampers and coil springs. The top of each strut assembly is attached to the
body through a rubber cushion. Used in combination with other rubber cushions, this rubber cush-
ion effectively insulate vibration and shock and thus improves ride comfort. This type also main-
tains a wide distance between the upper and lower supporting points and makes adjustment of
the caster unnecessary.
The transverse link is an "L" shaped arm design to increase steering stability and reduce road
noise. The transverse link has a maintenance-free ball joint fitted by a castle nut at its outer end.
The front of the link's inner end is fitted to the front crossmember through a rubber cushion and
the rear of the inner end is bolted to the vehicle body through a fluid-filled bushing.
The front crossmember is bolted to the vehicle body.
The stabilizer is attached to the front crossmember through rubber cushions and its right and left
ends are connected to the stabilizer links through rubber bushings.
The lower end of the stabilizer link is connected to the transverse link through rubber bushings.
A cambir angle adjustment mechanism, which uses eccentric bolts, is provided at the joint of the
damper strut and axle housing.
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