1. Front suspension - independent, with four wishbones (two lower and two upper on each side) and vertical posts (or swivel). The upper and lower arms form V-shaped structures of unequal length. A coil-spring shock strut is fixed between the front lower wishbones and the upper wishbone mounting bracket. The steering knuckles carry wheel bearings, brake calipers, hub/disc assemblies, to which the upper and lower arms are attached with ball joints. All models are equipped with a front anti-roll bar, which is attached to the subframe through rubber bushings and connected to the front wishbones by vertical links. The subframe supports all lower suspension components, as well as the engine and gearbox.
2. The rear suspension consists of a torsion beam with trailing arms, coil springs and telescopic shock absorbers. The front ends of the trailing arms are reinforced to the bottom of the body through rubber bushings. The rear ends of the levers end with shock absorbers with coil springs. To reduce body roll, a stabilizer bar is installed.
3. Suspension type code is stamped on the V1N identification plate and on the identification sticker in the spare wheel compartment (pic. 1.3).
4. The steering column has a flexible joint at the bottom and is attached to the steering shaft with a clamp and bolt.
5. The steering mechanism is mounted on the body and connected to the steering knuckles with steering articulated tips located behind the suspension struts. The steering tips are threaded to allow wheel alignment. The power steering has a pump driven by a belt from the crankshaft pulley.
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