Front Suspension

Fig 1: Identifying Front Suspension Components

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS CORPORATION

1. Anti-roll bar
2. Bearing
3. Coil spring
4. Shock absorber
5. Spring strut
6. Steering arm
7. Wheel hub
8. Ball joint
9. Control arm
10. Bushing.

Individual suspension with MacPherson springs 

• Lower control arm, forged
• Ball joint, modified mounting from previous models
• Steering arm, cast iron
• Coil spring, 3 different versions depending on weight.

Steering 

• Limiter (plastic sleeve installed inside the steering gear). 70 mm for 16", tire size 225. 65 mm for 17", tire size 235
• The steering gear is made by ZF
• Speed dependent power steering. Option.