Removing
− Removal of parts is carried out in the order of numbers indicated in the figure "Removing the Toe Adjustment Lever, Upper and Lower Arms".
Removing the toe-adjustment lever, upper and lower control arms. 1 - toe adjustment lever, 2 - upper arm, 3 - stabilizer link connection, 4 - lower arm and trailing arm connection bolt, 5 - shock absorber lower mount, 6 - lower arm.
Attention: in order to prevent damage to the bushings, it is only necessary to pre-tighten the nuts and bolts marked with the symbol, and make the final tightening on an unloaded vehicle after lowering it onto the wheels.
− Pay attention to the following operations when removing parts.
1. Removing the toe adjustment lever.
Mark the alignment marks as shown, then remove the toe adjustment lever.
2. Removing the lower arm.
Mark the match marks as shown, then remove the lower arm.
2. Removing the bolt of the lower arm to the rear wheel knuckle:
A) Place a block of wood under the lower arm as shown. Using a jack, compress the rear suspension spring and remove the bolt securing the lower control arm to the rear wheel knuckle.
b) Slowly lower the jack and remove the spring.
Examination
1. Check the bushings for wear, damage and deterioration.
2. Check the toe arm, upper arm and lower arm for bending or damage.
3. Check the condition of all bolts.
Installation
− Installation of parts is carried out in the reverse order of removal.
− When installing parts, pay attention to the following operations:
1. Installing the stabilizer bar.
Install the stabilizer link so that the length of its protruding threaded part "A" was within the nominal value.
Rated value "A" — 6-8 mm
2. Installation of the upper arm.
When installing the upper arm, make sure that the hole marked with an arrow in the figure is located on the side of the body.
Replacing the bushing of the lower arm
Using the special tool, press the bushing out of the lower arm. After pressing in, the distance between the edge of the outer part of the sleeve and the lower arm should be 1.5 mm.
Attention: replace the lower arm bushing taking into account differences in opposite sides of the bushing.
