General Body Construction
The following are supported by a frame which is bolted to the body through
rubber insulators at four locations:
| • | The front suspension lower control arms |
| | Two rubber insulated struts secure the engine to the upper rail of the
engine compartment front panel. |
Mounting provisions for the front suspension system are shared by the
chassis components (suspension lower control arms and frame) and the body
components (engine compartment side panels). The underbody must be properly
aligned to maintain the correct suspension and the correct wheel alignment.
Individual underbody components contribute directly to the overall strength
of the unibody. Use proper welding techniques during service repair operations.
The components must be corrosion protected whenever body repair operations
damage or destroy the original sealing surfaces. When corrosion protection
is need refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair in General Body Service.
