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 VU Series Models carries over from VX Series Models with the following exceptions:
1. VU Series Utility and S Models are fitted with a revised front springs.
2. VU Series Utility and S Models are fitted with the front str ut as fitted to Production Option V5W (Country Pack)
VX Series Wagon Models.
3. VU Series Utility and S Models are fitted with the front stabilizer bar as fitted to VX Series SS Models.
4. The VU Series SS Model is fitted with a unique front spring.
5. The VU Series SS Model is fitted with the front stabilizer bar as fitted to VX Series Executive Sedan Models.
For information relating to front suspension for VU Series Models not covered in this Section, refer
Section 3 FRONT SUSPENSION in the VX Series Service Information.
2. SPECIFICATIONS
FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS
FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT AT KERB WEIGHT
Wheel Alignment Angle Specification
Camber -0° 00' ± 0° 30'
Caster 5° 45' ± 0° 30'
Toe-in Degrees Total 0° 10’ ± 0° 10'
Degrees per Wheel 0° 5’ ± 0° 5’
Toe-out on Turns 1° 42’ @ 20 ° turn angle ± 1° 30'
Steering Axis Inclination
Angle 12° 52’ ± 1° 30'
Included Angle 12° 40’ ± 1° 30'
SERVICE INFORMATION
• The adjusting values for camber, caster and toe-in must remain
within the tolerances specified. The difference between left and
right must not exceed the following:
CASTER............ 0° 36'
CAMBER ........... 0° 48'
TOE-IN............... 0° 10'
• The specifications listed are the nominal value, with acceptable
variance from this central point. Where possible, an attempt should
always be made to achieve the nominal settings when changing.
• Front wheel camber alters as a function of front suspension height.
• Camber adjusting bolt: After loosening both lower strut to steering
knuc kle bolts and nuts, adjus t camber by turning the adjus ting bolt
clockwise to decrease negative camber and anti-clockwise to
increase negative camber. After adjustment, both bolts and nuts
MUST be replaced with new parts and tightened to the
recommended torque setting.
• The rear wheel alignment should be checked and corrected if
necessary (refer to Section 4. REAR SUSPENSION in the VX
Series Service Information) before checking front wheel alignment.
Fuel Mass with Full Tank - All Models 56 kg
Figure 3-1
FRONT SPRING SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL Approximat
e
Number of
COILS
Approximate
FREE
LENGTH
(mm)
INSIDE
DIAMETE
R
(mm)
PRODUCTIO
N I.D. CODE
(Tag on
spring)
SPRING
TYPE AND
RATE
UTILITY & S 5.70 367 136 ± 1.5 JN VARIABLE
27 - 35
N/mm
(3600 ± 110 N
@ 230 mm)
SS 5.25 358 136 ± 1.5 HJ VARIABLE
27 - 35
N/mm
(3850 ± 110 N
@ 209 mm)
FRONT STABILISER BAR
Type ......................................................................... Decoupled
STABILISER BAR IDENTIFICATION
Diameter I.D.
MODELS mm CODE
(2) (1)
Utility & S 27.0 YB
SS 26.0 YA
Figure 3-2
Legend
1. Production Identification Code Tag
2. Stabiliser Bar Diameter
FRONT STRUT
Type ........................................................................ Wet strut (non-serviceable)
Piston Diameter....................................................... 30 mm
FRONT STRUT IDENTIFICATION
Production I.D. Code Model
Application Right-hand Side Left-hand Side
Utility & 'S' RS LS
'SS' RT LT
SUSPENSION A ND TRIM HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS
A Front Suspension Height
B Rear Sus pension Height
C Trim Height Checking
Locations
1. Wheelbas e: All Models – 2939 mm
2. Reference Point: All Models – 584.5 mm 3. Trim Height Spacing: All Models – 1765
mm
4. Ground Line
Figure 3-3
1. Door 2. Trim 3. Ground Line A. Trim Height 1. Wheel Rim 2. Fender Opening A. Suspension Height
Figure 3-4 – Rear Trim Height Checking Location (Front
Similar) Figure 3-5 – Front and Rear Suspension Height
Checking Location
NOTE: The follow ing suspension/trim height dimensions are intended for reference and are intended to be
a guide only (Refer Section 3. FRONT SUSPENSION, in the VX Series Service Information).
SUSPENSION HEIGHT
(mm) TRIM HEIGHT
(mm)
MODEL
DESCRIPTION ENGINE FRONT REAR FRONT REAR
Utility V6 616 641 210 235
Utility V8 606 641 202 233
S V6 629 654 210 235
S V8 619 654 202 233
SS V8 619 644 185 210