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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 21, 2014
Filed:
Mar. 12, 2013
GM Global Technology Operations Llc, Detroit, MI (US);
James L. Luttinen, Brighton, MI (US);
Timothy J. Schabel, Troy, MI (US);
GM Global Technology Operations LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
An automotive rear-suspension subassembly includes a rear-suspension frame, a first and second independent suspension, and a steering actuator coupled with each independent suspension through a bellcrank. The frame includes a front cross-member, a first side-rail, and a second side-rail, and defines a first side and a second side. The actuator is disposed on the first side of the frame, and the bellcrank extends across the frame from the first side to the second side. Each independent suspension is respectively configured to support a vehicle wheel, and includes a respective knuckle. Actuation of the steering actuator urges each respective knuckle to rotate.