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Rear Suspension: Description

All models use a live axle with coil spring rear suspension. Control arms, running forward from axle, are used. A track bar is connected at one end to axle and on opposite side of vehicle to frame. Coil springs mount between axle assembly and frame. Hydraulic shock absorbers are used and are attached at top end to frame and at lower end to control arm. Torque rods mount to welded bracket on rear axle housing and to body above control arm. Stabilizer bar mounts off brackets on both control arms.

Fig 1: Volvo Rear Suspension
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