Question

steering and suspension - final exam this exam consists of 25 questions. answer each question. 3 in a coil spring rear axle, what component is responsible for absorbing lateral forces only? shocks/struts. coil springs. trailing arms. panhard bar (also called panhard rod, track bar, or track rod).

Explanation:

To determine the component absorbing lateral forces only in a coil spring rear axle:

• Shocks/Struts: Absorb vertical and damping forces, not just lateral.
• Coil Springs: Primarily support vertical weight, not lateral forces.
• Trailing Arms: Control wheel movement (e.g., vertical, longitudinal), not just lateral.
• Panhard Bar: Specifically designed to control lateral (side - to - side) movement of the axle, absorbing lateral forces only.

Answer:

D. Panhard Bar (Also called panhard rod, track bar, or track rod).