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Technical features are:
– Single-layer leaf spring for Caddy Van and
Caddy Shuttle
– Two-layer leaf spring for the Caddy Life
(increased comfort)
– Bump stop
(“additional spring” made of polyurethane)
– Dampers position at an angle towards the
front to guarantee the through-loading width
under the load platform.
– Anti-roll bar connected to body via coupling
rods.
– Wheel bearings form a compact unit
consisting of the wheel bearing and wheel
hub.
– The magnetic track for the active speed
sensor is on the front side of the wheel
bearing (no sender wheel in wheel bearing
seal).
Rear axle
The 2004 Caddy has a rigid axle with leaf-spring suspension. It is a new design and is
characterised by both its simplicity and robustness.
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Wheel hub with magnetic track
for active speed sensor
Installation position of
active speed sensor
Damper
Leaf spring
Anti-roll bar
Coupling rod
Bump stop
(bolted to body)
Axle tube
Wheel bearing
Magnetic track
Active speed sensor
Magnetic track