9000 Aero L4-2290cc 2.3L DOHC Turbo EFI (1996)
Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf ): Description and Operation
Dampers Without Automatic Level Control
Both front and rear suspensions have helical compression springs.
The springs upper coils are tightly wound, providing a longer spring travel in a limited space.
The springs are fitted with rubber spring cups at both ends that are held in place by the tension of the partially compressed spring.
The maximum extension stop for the spring is incorporated into the damper.
Spring compression is limited by a specially designed stop on the damper piston rod, that provides smooth oscillation damping for the spring, limiting
stresses on the attachment points to a minimum.
The 9000 Aero model is equipped with shorter, harder springs, that lower the suspension, thus enhancing the driving performance of the vehicle.
The rear dampers are of the single tube, gas filled type with a double action.
The gas pressure maintains a constant pressure on the damper fluid. This reduces the foaming tendency of the fluid and the formation of air bubbles that
can result in noisy damper operation.
