Description and structure of the front suspension [Toyota Corolla E80]

The front suspension has two MacPherson shock absorber struts. The shock absorber strut consists of a coil spring and a hydraulic shock absorber located in it. At the top, the strut is connected to the body, at the bottom - to the steering knuckle. The front wheels are controlled by L-shaped transverse suspension arms connected through replaceable ball joints to the steering knuckles. Transverse suspension arms through silent blocks (rubber-metal bushings) rest on the unit's cross beam. Cars produced before 4/87 do not have a cross beam. The transverse levers in these cars are connected to the body.

The anti-roll bar is mounted on the bottom of the car and is connected to both shock absorber struts via rods. It reduces the tilt of the car when it moves on turns.

The engine torque is transmitted to the front wheels via two drive shafts. The drive shafts of different lengths have constant velocity joints. Cars from 5/87 have a special weight for balancing on the right drive shaft.