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3D-2
1977 PONTIAC SERVICE MANUAL
Fig. 3D-1 Rear Suspension
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A, B and G Series
F AND X SERIES
H SERIES
The F and X Series rear suspension (Fig. 3D-2) consists
On the H Series, the axle housing is connected to the
of two uniformly stressed rear springs of multi-leaf design.
body by two lower control arms and a tie-rod (track rod) (Fig.
Shock absorbers are stagger mounted to the spring lower
3D-3).
A
single torque arm is used in place of upper control
seats. The right hand shock absorber is mounted forward of
arms and is rigidly mounted to the differential housing at the
the axle with the left hand shock absorber mounted behind
rear and through a rubber bushing to the transmission at the
the axle.
front. Coil springs are used to support the weight of the car
and ride control is provided by shock absorbers mounted to
the rear of the axle housing.
A
stabilizer shaft is optional on
the
H
and HM Series.
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