MacPherson strut

A simple MacPherson strut suspension on the left front wheel of a rear-wheel drive vehicle. The front of the vehicle is at bottom right of the image.
Upper green: Vehicle body/strut interface
Red: Steering knuckle or hub carrier
Blue: Lower control arm or track control arm
Light blue: Steering gear tie rod or track rod
Lower purple: Radius rod
Upper purple: Coil spring
Yellow: Tubular housing containing shock absorber or damper
Lower green: Vehicle frame or unibody member

The MacPherson strut is a type of automotive suspension system that uses the top of a telescopic damper as the upper steering pivot. It is widely used in the front suspension of modern vehicles. The name comes from American automotive engineer Earle S. MacPherson, who invented and developed the design.


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