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   ocr: CAR - - - SUSPENSION THE SUSPENSION ofa car smoothes WISHBONE LEAF - - the ride on a bumpy road. When SUSPENSION - - - SPRING the wheels jolt up and down, springs a Aa - between the wheel axles and the car - LL - - body absorb the energy of the jolts. Springs alone give an unpleasant UPPER / : bouncing sensation, sO a suspension WISHBONE SHOCK H a CAR BODY system has shock absorbers to ABSORBER MOUNTING dampen the springs' movements. WISHBONE SUSPENSION The front wheels of most cars SWIVEL. L - use coil springs to absorb jolts. JOINT The car body rides on top of the spring; its lower end press ...