Pic. 4.30. Rear suspension: 1 - rear support bushing of the cross member; 2 - rear cross member; 3 - rear shock absorber; 4 - rear upper arm; 5 - compression stroke buffer (from the side of the body); 6 - rear trailing arm; 7 - rear transverse link; 8 - rear stabilizer; 9 - rear view of the car; 10 - rear coil spring; 11 - compression stroke buffer (from the side of the spring); 12 - rear lower arm
The arrangement of the levers and rods of the E-type multi-link rear suspension is similar to the arrangement of the levers and rods of the conventional multi-link rear suspension (see fig. 4.30 on p. 182), except for the location of the shock absorber and the coil spring.
The coil spring and damper are separated, the coil spring is installed between the rear cross member and the rear lower arm.
The separate location of the shock absorber and coil spring eliminates friction between the two elements.
In addition, the side force of the shock absorber is reduced, resulting in smoother suspension and improved ride comfort.