Grand Cherokee 4WD V8-5.7L VIN 2 (2007)
Control Arm: Description and Operation
Rear
Description
DESCRIPTION
The suspension arm uses bushings to isolate road noise. The suspension arm is bolted through bushings to a bracket at the body and axle.
Operation
OPERATION
The upper suspension arm provides fore/aft and lateral location of the rear axle. The suspension arm travel is limited through the use of jounce bumpers
in compression and shock absorbers in rebound.
Description
DESCRIPTION
The lower suspension arms (3) are tubular steel and use a voided round bushing at the arm on the axle side. The body side uses a solid round bushing.
Operation
OPERATION
The bushings provide isolation from the axle. The arms mount to the unibody frame rail bracket and the axle brackets. The arm and bushings provide
location and react to loads.