WIS Document: 5546

| | Suspension system, front | Springs The coil springs consist of cylindrical compression springs at the front and miniblock helical compression springs at the rear. The top and bottom turns of the coil springs are narrower than the other turns, providing greater deflection in a given working space. The front springs are fitted with rubber supports at the top. The top spring support also acts as a compression stop for the spring. The spring supports are held in place by the tension of the partially compressed spring. The stop for the spring on extension is incorporated in the damper. Front The movement of the spring on compression is limited by a specially designed stop on the damper piston rod. This stop ensures smooth damping of the oscillating movement of the spring, limiting stresses on the attachment points to a minimum. The sports chassis is equipped with harder dampers and a thicker anti-roll bar, which improve the handling and drivability of the car. Front damper 1 Piston rod seal 2 Piston rod 3 Extension stop 4 Outer tube 5 Inner tube (working cylinder) 6 Valve 7 Gas 8 Bottom valve 9 Fluid | Front damper The front dampers are of the gas-filled, twin-tube type. The space between the tubes serves as an expansion chamber. The damper is not an integral part of the MacPherson strut and can be replaced separately. The piston rod is well-protected against dirt and moisture by a gaiter to ensure a long service life. The compression stop and the protective gaiter form a single unit.