Front Suspension - Subaru LEGACY 2002 Quick Reference Index

FRONT SUSPENSION

Front Suspension
1. Front Suspension
A: OUTLINE
The front suspension is a strut-type independent suspension, with cylindrical double-acting, oil-
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 cushion effectively
insulate vibration and shock and thus improves ride comfort. This type also maintains a wide dis-
tance between the upper and lower supporting points and makes adjustment of the caster unnec-
essary.
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 camber angle adjustment mechanism, which uses eccentric bolts, is provided at the joint of the
damper strut and axle housing.
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