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66 Suspension
9-5
The following parts and modifications are unique
to the 2002 model and affect its characteristics:
• Front subframe is approximately 20% stiffer.
• Changes to the front strut thrust bearing have
increased the car's lateral stiffness.
• Steering swivel member has an integrated
hub and new wheel bearings.
• Anti-roll bar with 21mm / 0.83in diameter
(20mm / 0.79in earlier) on sports chassis and
20mm / 0.79in (19mm / 0.75in earlier) on
standard chassis. New integrated brackets in
the subframe for the anti-roll bar.
• Rear subframe bushings are 20% stiffer and
A-bushings in the longitudinal link are also
20% stiffer.
• The arm between the MacPherson strut and
the anti-roll bar has been given a larger
contact surface and is secured with flange
nuts.
The rear wishbone mounting is also new. The
bracket for the front anti-roll bar is integrated in
the subframe.
In Fall, 2002, it will be possible to equip the
sports and standard chassis with the Nivomat
“Load Compensating Rear Shocks” as an option.