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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
A trailing arm type multi-link suspension has been adopted as the rear suspension. This suspension is basically the same as that of the current LANCER except for the followings: The wheel tread has been widened to improve steering ability. The rear suspension crossmember has been used to improve the crossmember-to-suspension joint. The suspension arms and links are connected to the rear suspension crossmember, improving lateral rigidity. <2400> The stabilizer link is connected to the lower arm with a ball joint. This enhances the stabilizer efficiency and rolling rigidity. <2000-DOHC and 2400> The damping force of the shock absorber and the coil spring constant have been optimized to improve steering ability and riding comfort. Pillow ball-type bushings are attached to the upper arm, the lower arm and the control link. This improves lateral rigidity and reduces friction. The spring characteristics of the bushings of the upper arm, the lower arm, and the control link have been optimized to improve steering ability. Material of the bump rubber has been changed to improve riding comfort and optimize rolling rigidity.
CONSTRUCTION DIAGRAM
<2000-SOHC>
<2000-DOHC>
<2400>
SPECIFICATIONS
SUSPENSION SYSTEM
Item | Specification
--- | ---
Suspension method | Trailing arm type multi-link
WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Item | Specification
--- | ---
Camber | -0°40'
Toe-in | At the centre of tyre tread mm | 3
Toe-angle (per wheel) | 0°08'
COIL SPRING
Item | 2000 | 2400
--- | --- | ---
SOHC | DOHC | Vehicles for General Export, GCC, Brazil, Australia and New Zealand | Vehicles for Hong Kong spec. | Vehicles for South Africa and Argentina
Wire diameter mm | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11
Average diameter mm | 90 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91
Free length mm | 368 | 333 | 380 | 373 | 350

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