| Description and Operation The front suspension of the Scorpio `95 consists of two McPherson struts and a pressed steel crossmember, attached to which are the lower arms and the stabiliser bar. The crossmember is given additional stability by the use of a support bar. The lower arm is of a cast steel construction which is attached to the crossmember by a pivot bolt on one side and a bracket on the other. The lower arm also carries an integral ball joint that attaches the arm to the spindle carrier. Each spindle carrier mounts the stub axle in a double deep groove ball bearing which is secured on both sides by a snap ring. The spindle carriers also mount the McPherson struts and the track rod ends. The hubs are retained using so‐called `PAC' nuts, which are a laminated design of self‐locking nut that produces a high clamping force when tightened to the specified torque. The PAC nut can be re‐used five times during service. The stabiliser bar is 20 mm in diameter and consists of a transverse stabiliser bar with two ball jointed connecting rods. In common with other McPherson strut designs, the main strut is supported at its upper mounting by a rubber insulator fitted to the strut top mount. A coil spring is located between two seats on the suspension unit. A plastic gaiter is fitted around the piston rod to prevent dirt and water ingress and a rubber bump stop is also fitted to protect the suspension unit in its fully compressed condition. | 1 | Crossmember | | 2 | Support bar | | 3 | Lower arm | | 4 | Connecting link | | 5 | Hub and disc assembly | | 6 | Spindle carrier | | 7 | Suspension unit | | 8 | Stabiliser bar | | 
