SECTION 3 - FRONT SUSPENSION
IMPORTANT
Before performing any Service Operation or other procedure described in this Section, refer to Section
00 CAUTIONS AND NOTES for correct workshop practices with regard to safety and/or property damage.
1. GENERAL I NFORMATI O N
The front suspension for V2 Series Models carries over from VX Series Models, noting the following:
• V2 Series Models are fitted with a unique front spring.
• V2 Series Models are fitted with a unique front strut.
• V2 Series Models are fitted with a unique front stabilizer bar.
For information relating to front suspension for V2 Series Models not covered in this Section, refer to
Section 3 FRONT SUSPENSION in the VX Series Service Information in conjunction with Section 3 FRONT
SUSPENSION in the VT Series I and VT Series II Service Information.
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2. SPECIFICATIONS
FRONT SPRING
APPLICATION Approximat
e
Number
Coils
Approximate
Free Length
(mm)
Inside
Diameter
(mm)
Prod. I.D.
Code
(Tag on
spring)
Spring Type
& Rate
Coupe (All Models) 5.25 355 136 ± 1.5 KA VARIABLE
24 - 31
N/mm
(3660 ± 110 N
@ 200 mm)
FRONT STABILISER BAR
Type ......................................................................... Decoupled
Stabiliser bar identification
Diameter I.D.
APPLICATION mm CODE
Coupe (All Models) 28.0 AA
Figure 3-1
Legend
1. Production Identification Code Tag
2. Stabiliser Bar Diameter
FRONT STRUT
Type ........................................................................ Wet strut – non-serviceable
Piston Diameter....................................................... 30 mm
Front strut identification
Application Right
Hand
Side
Left
Hand
Side
Coupe (All Models) ZJ ZK
SUSPENSION A ND TRIM HEIGHT
A Front Suspension Height
B Rear Suspension Height
C Trim Height Checking
Locations
1. Wheelbas e: All Models – 2935 mm
2. Reference Point: All Models – 584.5 mm 3. Trim Hei ght Spacing: All Models – 1765 mm
4. Ground Line
Figure 3-2
1. Door 2. Trim 3. Ground Line ‘A’ Trim Height 1. Wheel Rim 2. Fender Opening ‘A’ Suspensi on Hei ght
Figure 3-3 – Rear Trim Height Checking Location (Front
Similar) Figure 3-4 – Front and Rear Suspension Height
Checking Location
NOTE: The following suspensi on/trim height dimensions are intended for reference and are intended to be
a guide only (Refer Section 3.3 SUSPENSION AND TRIM HEIGHT CHECK, in the VT Series I Service
Information).
SUSPENSION HEIGHT
(mm) TRIM HEIGHT
(mm)
VEHICLE
DESCRIPTION ENGINE FRONT REAR FRONT REAR
CV6 V6 SUPERCHARGED 611 609 172 186
CV8 GEN III V8 624 622 176 190