Suspension and steering — general information (Peugeot 406)

MacPherson type independent front suspension includes coil springs and integral telescopic shock absorbers.

MacPherson struts are attached to the lower wishbones with ball joints. Wheel bearings, brake calipers and a hub are mounted on the steering knuckles. The front anti-roll bar is installed on all models. The stabilizer is attached through rubber bushings to the lower frame and is connected directly to the front suspension struts.

Independent rear suspension - multi-link. The rear hubs are connected to the lower frame by upper and lower arms and a guide arm.

The anti-roll bar is fixed to the lower frame and connected to the hubs by the wings.

The steering column has a universal joint located on the underside, which connects the steering shaft to the intermediate shaft, which has a second universal joint in the lower part. The lower universal joint connects the steering column to the steering gear via a clamp bolt.

The steering mechanism is mounted on the front lower frame and is connected to two steering rods by ball joints at the outer ends of the steering rods. At the ends of the steering rods there is a thread for adjusting the toe of the front wheels.

The power steering hydraulic system has a pump that is driven by the crankshaft pulley.