MacPherson suspension bearings
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- enables coil spring or complete suspension to rotate during steering movements with low, constant friction torque; with oscillations of 45 degrees about the centre, straight ahead, position
- enables spring rotation during normal suspension movements and transmits suspension loads to chassis
- spring, shock absorber, bump stop: - axial load: 3 to 8 kN - radial load: 5 to 15 per cent of axial load - shock loads: up to 3 times static load
Each bearing design has been developed for a specific application in terms of:
- loads
- geometry of housings
- protection from environment
Two main types of top mount arrangement are known depending on loads path:
- single path when spring and damper loads are taken by the same rubber
- semi double or double when the spring load goes in a different rubber element than damper load
Adapted to each on suspension type:
- sheet metal type
- composite type
- small thrust ball bearing
- deep groove ball bearing
- Integrated MSBU Unit with spring seat, bearing, top mount and bump stop
