Wishbone, Strut and Upright

The Mac Pherson Strut Pivot Arm suspension type is found on the Renault Clio and Megane. The Suspension consists of a Strut connected to the Chassis. This strut is then connected via two pivot points to an upright. A Wishbone connects the bottom of the strut to the Chassis.

To Edit the Strut, Upright and Wishbone Geometry;

1.     Select the Suspension Design Item that you want to edit.

2.     Click Summary to display the Input Summary Window.

3.     Scroll to the Wishbone, Upright and Strut section.

4.     Enter Values

Wishbone – Chassis Fore

This is the point where the leading point of the Wishbone connects to the Chassis.

Wishbone – Chassis Aft

This is the point where the trailing point of the Wishbone connects to the Chassis.

Wishbone – Strut

This is the point where the Wishbone connects to the Strut.

Strut – Upper Point

The Upper point is where the Strut connects to the Chassis

Strut – Lower Point

The Lower Point is where the Damper rigidly connects to the Strut

Upright – Upper Pivot

The Upper Pivot point is the upper point that connects the Upright to the Strut.

Upright – Lower Pivot

The Lower Pivot point is the lower point that connects the Upright to the Strut.

Strut Link – Wishbone

This point is where the Strut Link attaches to the Wishbone

Strut Link – Strut

This point is where the Strut Link attaches to the Strut