Rear Suspension

Number	Designation	Number	Designation
1	Lateral link	11	Anti-roll bar
2	The shock absorber	12	Lower control arm
3	Upper bearing	13	Bushing, anti-roll bar
4	Bushing, anti-roll bar	14	Bracket, anti-roll bar
5	Link, anti-roll bar	15	Tie rod
6	Upper control arm	16	Spring bracket
7	Subframe	17	Spring isolator
8	Bushing, subframe	18	Spring
9	Wheel hub	19	Rubber stop
10	Bushing, lateral link	20	Spring seat

Rear suspension V70 flexifuel 

V70 flexifuel has 15mm lower rear chassis height and nivomat shock absorbers as standard. This reduces wind resistance and gives lower fuel consumption.

Upper control arm 

The upper control arm (6) is cast.

There are two different versions of control arms depending on AWD, 2WD or Four-C (Continuously Controlled Chassis Concept).

Lower control arm 

The lower control arm (12) is made of pressed steel. It is mounted between the lateral link (1) and subframe (7).

Toe-in/Toe-out can be adjusted with the inner mounting on the control arm.

The shock absorber 

The lower section of the shock absorber is screwed to the lateral link (1). The upper bearing (3) is screwed to the body.

There are three types of shock absorber:

• Four-C
• Nivomat
• standard.

There are two different versions of shock absorber depending on the weight of the vehicle:

• heavy settings
• light settings.

Four-C has a comfort, advanced or sport setting.

Anti-roll bar 

The anti-roll bar (11) is secured in the lateral link (1) with an anti-roll bar bracket in the subframe (14).

There is only one type of anti-roll bar.

Subframe 

The subframe (7) is made of steel.

There are two types of subframes depending on AWD and 2WD.

Stub axle 

There are several types of stub axles depending on:

• AWD
• 2WD
• Park Brake Module (PBM) or foot operated parking brake
• shock absorber.

Wheel hub 

There are two different types of wheel hub depending on AWD or 2WD.

Wheel sensor 

The wheel sensors are located on the rear wheel bearings. They measure the speed of the vehicle using magnetic discs.