The front suspension is a combination strut and spring design, with the control arms that pivot from the engine frame. The frame has isolation mounts on the body and a conventional rubber bushing is used on the lower control arm pivot. The front lower control arm bushing is mounted vertically. The upper end of the strut is isolated by a rubber mount which contains a bearing to allow for wheel turning. The lower end of the steering knuckle pivots on a ball joint riveted to the control arm. The ball joint is fastened to the steering knuckle with a castellated nut and cotter pin.

The front steering knuckle and lower control arm is a machined aluminum casting. Do not use a hammer to loosen suspension components from the steering knuckle. Suspension components attached to the steering knuckle (i.e. ball joint/stud, strut damper) are made of steel and have a special coating to prevent corrosion.