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Rear Suspension: Description

Independent torsion bar type rear suspension. Torsion bars are mounted inside rear crossmember tube and anchor in center by means of a splined hub. Outer ends of torsion bars mount into splined hubs integral with spring plates which connect at ends to control arms. Control arms pivot in mounts connected to crossmember tube and also serve as rear wheel bearing carriers. Hydraulic shock absorbers mount between control arms and mount integral with rear crossmember tube.

Fig 1: Volkswagen Type 1 & 3 Rear Suspension (Typical)
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