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Rear shock absorbers - electronic
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Rear stabilizer bar
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Rear stabilizer bar links
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Rear lower trailing arms
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Rear front lower arms
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Rear lower arms
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Rear Upper arms
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The rear suspension uses 3 parallel arms (one upper and
2 lower). Each arm has a mounting position to the
chassis and an attachment at the wheel knuckle. This
suspension allows the wheels to react to road
imperfections independent of each other. The shock
absorber mounts to the wheel knuckle and along with
the spring, controls vertical movement. The stabilizer
bar and links control suspension lean/sway.
One of the main objectives is to make the new Focus
RS more resistant to torsion, which has been achieved
by strengthening and adding reinforced components to
the rear suspension system. The following rear
suspension system changes have been made:
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Modified side members
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Reinforced subframe areas
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Reinforced lower connecting rods
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Electronic rear shock absorbers
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Larger rear anti-roll bar
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Provision in the subframe to mount the rear drive
unit
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Wheel knuckles to support drive shafts
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Service Training
(G1821298)
Rear Suspension
Lesson 2 – Chassis
