Method to produce suspension module and frame that reduces need for final alignment

摘要

A method of assembling a frame and suspension module includes determining locations of first and second suspension member supports on the frame. Target positions of first and second connections between the frame and third and fourth suspension members are defined based on the locations of the first and second suspension member supports. Target positions of third and fourth connections between a fifth suspension member and the first and second suspension members are defined based on the locations and the target positions of the first and second connections. The first and second suspension members are connected to the frame at the locations. The third and fourth suspension members are connected to the frame at the first and second target positions. The fifth suspension member is connected to the first and second suspension members at the third and fourth target positions.

主权项

1. A method of assembling a frame and suspension module, comprising:
determining locations of a first trailing arm support and a second trailing arm support on said frame for coupling a first trailing arm and a second trailing arm to the frame; defining first and second target positions on said frame of a first connection between said frame and a first upper control arm and a second connection between said frame and a second upper control arm, based on said locations; defining third and fourth target positions of a third connection and a fourth connection, each between a compound link and one of said first trailing arm and said second trailing arm, based on said locations and said target positions of first and second connections; connecting said first trailing arm and said second trailing arm to said frame at said locations; connecting said first upper control arm and said second upper control arm to said frame at said first and second target positions; and connecting said compound link to said first trailing arm and said second trailing arm at said third and fourth target positions.