Daewoo Matiz (2003 year). Manual — part 109

SECTION 2C

FRONT SUSPENSION

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Description and Operation

2C-2

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Front Suspension

2C-2

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Component Locator

2C-3

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Front Suspension

2C-3

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Diagnostic Information and Procedures

2C-5

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Strut Dampener

2C-5

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Ball Joint and Knuckle

2C-5

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Front Wheel Bearing

2C-6

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Repair Instructions

2C-7

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On-Vehicle Service

2C-7

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Strut Assembly

2C-7

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Knuckle Assembly

2C-8

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Front Longitudinal Frame and

Stabilizer Shaft

2C-10

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Control Arm

2C-12

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Strut Bar

2C-12

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Crossmember

2C-13

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Unit Repair

2C-16

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Hub, Bearing and Knuckle

2C-16

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Front Strut

2C-20

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Specifications

2C-23

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General Specifications

2C-23

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Fastener Tightening Specifications

2C-23

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Special Tools and Equipment

2C-24

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Special Tools Table

2C-24

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2C – 2 FRONT SUSPENSION

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

FRONT SUSPENSION

The front suspension for this vehicle is a combination
knuckle/strut and spring design.

The control arms pivot from the body. The lower control
arm pivots use rubber bushing. The upper end of the
strut is isolated by a rubber mount and contains a bear-
ing to allow the wheel to turn.

The lower end of the steering knuckle pivots on a ball
joint bolted to the control arm. The ball joint is fastened
to the steering knuckle with a bolt.

When servicing the control arm-to-body attachment and
the stabilizer shaft-to-body insulators, make sure the at-
taching bolts are loose until the control arms are moved
to the trim height, which is curb height. Trim height is the
normal position to which the control arms move when
the vehicle is sitting on the ground. Refer to “General
Specifications” in this section.

FRONT SUSPENSION 2C – 3

COMPONENT LOCATOR

FRONT SUSPENSION

D16B401A

2C – 4 FRONT SUSPENSION

1. Strut Bar
2. Front Suspension Strut Assembly
3. Strut Inner Support
4. Strut Mount Assembly
5. Strut Mount Seat
6. Strut Bearing Seat
7. Strut Bearing
8. Coil Spring Upper Seat
9. Coil Spring Seat

10. Bumper Stopper

11. Coil Spring

12. Strut
13. Inner Bearing Oil Seal
14. Inner Hub Bearing
15. Steering Knuckle
16. Dust Cover
17. Hub Bearing Spacer
18. Outer Hub Bearing

19. Outer Bearing Oil Seal
20. Rotor
21. Wheel Hub
22. Hub Bolt
23. Hub Assembly
24. Drive Axle–to–Hub Caulking Nut
25. Control Arm Ball Stud Bolt
26. Cotter Pin
27. Castellated Nut
28. Washer
29. Stabilizer Shaft Bushing
30. Control Arm Dust Seal
31. Clip
32. Control Arm Bushing
33. Control Arm Assembly
34. Stabilizer Shaft
35. Stabilizer Shaft Mount
36. Front Under Longitudinal Frame