Chevrolet 1963 Corvette, Руководство по ремонту и настройке

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Suspension and
Steering
FRONT SUSPENSION
The Corvette Stingray front suspension is an
unequal length arm, independent design.
Springing action is provided by coil springs.
Ball joints connect the steering knuckles to
the control arms. The upper and lower con-
trol arms have their cross-shafts bolted to iked
frame members. The upper arm cross-shaft
has shims to provide the means for setting
caster and camber. The front shock absorbers
have their bottom ends attached to the lower
control arm while the upper end extends
through the frame member. The shock ab-
sorbers are double action and fit inside the
front coil springs. A stabilizer bar connects
the lower control arms to the front frame rails.
Tapered roller bearing are used in the front
wheels.
On 1984 models, the front suspension uses
aluminum for all its major components. These
include forged aluminum arms and knuckles
and replaces conventional coil springs with a
lighter, more durable transverse fiberglass
monoleaf spring. Other elements of the front
suspension system include long life stabilizer
link bushings and the use of spindle offset.
Spindle offset is achieved by moving the cen-
ter of the wheel rearward from the conven-
tional location on line through the ball joints.
UPPER CONTROL ARM
FRONT
SPRING LOWER CONTROL STEERING KNUCKLE
ARM Front suspension on 1984
and later models
ENGINE MOUNTS
BODY SIDE
RAIL
RACK AND PINION
STEERING
STABILIZER
BAR