Chapter 9 Suspension Systems Fundamental principles Types of suspension Types of springs Shock absorber types Front suspension types

on types & components Rear suspension types & components Suspension system layouts Suspension system procedures

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Suspension
system of springs, shock absorbers and linkages that connects a vehicle to its wheels serve a dual purpose contributing to the car's handling and braking for good active safety and driving pleasure, and keeping vehicle well isolated from road noise, bumps, and vibrations

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Suspension force

Unsprung weight

Dampening

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Types of suspension

Solid axle

Dead axle

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Independent suspension

Rear independent suspension

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Rear wheel drive independent suspension

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Adaptive air suspension

Adaptive air suspension is an electronically controlled air suspension system with a continuously adaptive damping system. The data from sensors on the axles and acceleration sensors on the body is evaluated in the adaptive air suspension's central control unit. The computer controls the adjustment of the individual shock absorbers in milliseconds

depending on driving situation.

Provided no higher damping forces required

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Adaptive air suspension operation

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Types of springs

Coil springs

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Types of springs
Leaf springs

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Torsion bars

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Rubber springs

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Shock absorber types

Hydraulic shock absorbers

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Shock absorber types

Gas-pressurized shock absorbers

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Shock absorber types

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Load-adjustable shock absorbers

Manual adjustable-rate shock absorbers

Electronic adjustable-rate shock absorbers

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Automatic load-adjustable shock absorbers

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Front suspension types & components

Strut suspension

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Short/long arm suspension

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Torsion bar suspension

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Rear suspension types & components

Rigid axle leaf spring suspension

Rigid axle coil spring suspension

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Independent type suspension

Rigid non-drive suspension

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Suspension system layouts

Driven rear suspension layouts

Non-driven rear suspension layouts

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Independent rear suspension layouts

Front suspension layouts

Bushes/bushings
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Arms & linkages

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