Suspension Systems

An anti- roll bar is also known as :

• a control arm

• a sway bar

• torsion bar

• trailing arm

This component absorbs bumps in the road to help prevent driver feel.

• rotor

• leaf spring

• shock

• sway bar

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• Ball joint
• tie rod end
• control arm 
• socket

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• radius arm

• control arm

• strut

• steering rack

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• strut
• shank
• shock 

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• u bolt

• leaf spring

• sway bar

• torsion bar

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• control arm
• sway bar 
• steering knuckle 

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• Strut

• shock

• coil spring

• damper

The suspension system performs all of the following functions EXCEPT:

• supporting the weight of the chassis, drivetrain, passenger compartment, occupants, and any additional load.

• monitoring the tread wear of each tire.

• holding the wheels and tires in the proper orientation.

• absorbing the large road forces generated while driving on non-perfect roads.

The automotive suspension system interacts very closely with the steering system.

• True

• False