Rear Suspension: Axle-Rear: Operation: Axle

The rear axle pivots at the forward end of the trailing arms through the bushings. Coil springs mounted on top of the axle support the trailing end. As the rear wheels attached to each end of the axle (through spindles) move over bumps and dips, the axle moves with the wheels, pivoting at the front while exerting varying force against the coil springs.

The torsion tube running through the center of the axle's width acts as an integral tubular stabilizer bar. Jounce and rebound movements affecting one rear wheel are partially transferred to the opposite wheel to help stabilize body roll.