Chrysler 1998 Voyager Service Manual page 71

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GENERAL INFORMATION (Continued)
The rear suspension used on the front wheel drive
commercial version of this vehicle is unique to this
application. The rear axle is mounted to the rear leaf
springs as on the non-commercial application of this
vehicle but does not use any isolators between the
spring and the axle. The leaf spring used on the com-
mercial version of this vehicle is a multi-leaf spring
but is a unique design for the commercial applica-
tion.
The rear leaf spring shackle angles provide
increasing suspension rates as the vehicle is loaded.
This provides a comfortable unloaded ride and also
ample rear suspension travel when the vehicle is
loaded.
A new type of load-leveling shock is available. The
self leveling shock absorbers are a self-contained
vehicle leveling system and shock absorber combined.
The shock absorbers are mounted at an angle, paral-
lel to the springs and forward at the top. This design
provides greater stability in addition to controlling
ride motion.
The rear wheel bearings used are similar to the
bearings used in the front wheels. The bearings are
permanently sealed and require no maintenance. The
bearing and hub are serviced as an assembly. For
service procedures, refer to Group 5, Brakes.
Fig. 2 All Wheel Drive Rear Suspension
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
axle alignment settings are preset at the factory and
therefore no alignment is necessary.
REAR TRACK BAR
that are equipped with single leaf rear springs a
track bar (Fig. 3) is used on the rear axle.
body of the vehicle. The track bar is isolated from the
body of the vehicle by an isloator bushing located in
each end of the track bar.
side movement of the rear axle. The track bar is used
to keep the location of the axle in the correct position
for optimum handling and control of the vehicle.
STABILIZER BAR
of the rear axle and attaches to the rear frame rails
using 2 rubber isolated link arms.
wheel are partially transmitted to the opposite wheel
to reduce body roll.
Alignment adjustment is not required. The rear
On front wheel drive applications of this vehicle
The track bar connects the rear axle to the frame/
The track bar (Fig. 3) prevents excessive side to
The stabilizer bar (Fig. 4) interconnects both sides
Jounce and rebound movements affecting one
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