Suspension Description And Operation; Front Suspension; Rear Suspension - Chevrolet Corvette 2001 Owner's Manual

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Suspension Description and Operation
Front Suspension
The front suspension uses a single lightweight fiberglass transverse spring mounted to the lower control
arms.
The upper control arms are made of high-strength forged aluminum. The lower control arms, the
crossmember and the steering knuckles are made of cast aluminum.
The hub and bearing assembly is a sealed unit. The hub and bearing assembly eliminates the need for
wheel bearing adjustment. The hub and bearing assembly requires no maintenance.
The high-strength tubular steel stabilizer shaft provides stability.
The shock absorbers attach at the upper end to the frame and attach at the lower control arm. The shock
absorber helps keep the wheel in contact with the road surface under most road conditions. The shock
absorber reduces crash-through at full jounce and rebound.
The standard gas shocks and the optional Real Time Damping (RTD) shock absorbers are gas charged
to reduce aeration (foaming) of the shock fluid. Aeration of the shock fluid results in unlimited damping
control.
Rear Suspension
The rear suspension uses a single lightweight fiberglass transverse spring mounted to the crossmember
and lower control arms. The following lightweight aluminum components are used throughout the rear
suspension:
• Rear suspension knuckles
• Upper control arms
• Lower control arms
• Rear suspension toe links
• Crossmember
• Drive shaft support tube
The shock absorbers attach at the upper end to the frame and at the lower end, to the lower control arm.
Shock absorbers help keep the wheels in contact with the road surface under most road conditions.
Shock absorbers reduce crash-through at full jounce and rebound.
The standard gas shock and the optional Real Time Damping (RTD) shock absorbers are gas charged to
reduce aeration (foaming) of the shock fluid. Aeration of the shock fluid. results in poor damping control.
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