Principles; Vehicle Suspension - Audi A6 242 Service Manual

Principles

Vehicle suspension

When a vehicle travels over irregular road
surfaces, impact forces are transmitted to the
wheels. These forces pass to the bodywork
via the suspension system and the wheel
suspension.
The purpose of the vehicle suspension is to
absorb and reduce these forces.
Driving safety
Driving comfort
Operating safety
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When we talk about the vehicle suspension
we can basically distinguish between the
suspension system and the vibration
damping system .
By means of the interaction of the two
systems, the following is achieved:
Wheel contact with the road surface, which
is essential for braking and steering, is
maintained.
Unpleasant and unhealthy stresses to vehicle
passengers are minimised, and damage to
fragile loads is avoided.
The vehicle components are protected
against excessive stresses.
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