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An rear suspension apparatus suitable for use in a motor vehicle capable of decoupling longitudinal and lateral compliance is described. The suspension includes a control arm (18) having a rearward end (19) for supporting a rotatable wheel and tire assembly (16). The control arm (18) also includes i

An rear suspension apparatus suitable for use in a motor vehicle capable of decoupling longitudinal and lateral compliance is described. The suspension includes a control arm (18) having a rearward end (19) for supporting a rotatable wheel and tire assembly (16). The control arm (18) also includes inboard and outboard ends (20, 22) extending forwardly from the rearward end (19). The rear suspension also includes lower joints (24, 26) attached to the inboard and outboard ends (20, 22) of the control arm (18) for allowing the control arm to pivot relative to the lower joints. A pair of upper joints (34, 36) provide attachment to the vehicle structure (10). A linking device (42) is disposed between the lower and upper joints, whereby the control arm transfers loads through the lower joint means into the link, which transfers the load into the upper joint and into the vehicle structure.

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[ What is claimed:] [1.] A rear suspension apparatus for a motor vehicle having a longitudinal axis (LV) and a vehicle structure, said rear suspension apparatus comprising:a control arm having a rearward end for supporting a rotatable wheel and tire assembly, and inboard and outboard ends disposed f

[ What is claimed:] [1.] A rear suspension apparatus for a motor vehicle having a longitudinal axis (LV) and a vehicle structure, said rear suspension apparatus comprising:a control arm having a rearward end for supporting a rotatable wheel and tire assembly, and inboard and outboard ends disposed forwardly alone the longitudinal axis (LV) from said rearward end;lower joint means to for pivotally attaching said inboard and outboard ends of said control arm;upper joint means for pivotally attaching to said vehicle structure; andlink means for pivotally interconnecting said lower and upper joint means, whereby said control arm transfers loads through said lower joint means into said link means and from said link means into said upper joint means to the vehicle structure.