Removing
− Removal is carried out in the order of numbers indicated in the figure "Removing the rear suspension strut". When removing parts, pay attention to the operation to disconnect the lower arm from the trailing arm.
Removing the rear suspension strut. 1 - connection of the stabilizer bar and lower arm, 2 - connection of the lower arm and trailing arm, 3 - shock absorber mounting nut, 4 - shock absorber and lower arm connecting bolt, 5 - rear suspension strut.
Attention: it is only necessary to pre-tighten the nuts marked with the symbol and make the final tightening on an unloaded vehicle after lowering it onto the wheels.
A) Place a block of wood under the lower arm as shown. Then unscrew the bolt and disconnect the lower arm from the trailing arm.
Examination
1. Check rubber parts for cracks and wear.
2. Make sure that the shock absorber is working properly, check for oil leaks and extraneous noise in operation.
Disassembly and assembly
- Removal of parts is carried out in the order of the numbers indicated in the figure "Dismantling the rear suspension strut".
Dismantling the rear suspension strut. 1 - self-locking nut, 2 - washer, 3 - top sleeve "IN", 4 - upper support assembly, 5 - sleeve, 6 - upper sleeve "A", 7 - lining, 8 - compression stroke buffer, 9 - upper spring seat, 10 - spring, 11 - lower spring seat, 12 - shock absorber.
− When removing parts, pay attention to the operation to remove the self-locking nut.
A) Using special tools, compress the spring.
Attention:
- Install the special tool arms symmetrically so that their maximum length does not exceed the setting limits (spring length).
- Do not use pneumatic tools (impact wrench) when tightening the special tool bolt.
b) While holding the shock absorber rod with a special wrench, unscrew the self-locking nut.
Caution: do not use pneumatic tools (impact wrench).
- Assembly is carried out in the reverse order of disassembly. When assembling, pay attention to the following operations.
1. Installing the rear suspension spring.
Caution: do not use pneumatic tools (impact wrench) when tightening the special tool bolt.
A) Using special tools, compress the spring and install it on the shock absorber.
b) Align the bottom coil of the spring with the notch in the spring seat.
2. Installation of the upper rack support.
Install the upper strut mount so that the axis of the lower shock mount bushing is parallel to the line between the upper strut mounting bolts (view from the top side).
4. Installing the self-locking nut,
A) Pre-tighten the self-locking nut.
Caution: do not use pneumatic tools (impact wrench).
b) Remove the special tools and tighten the self-locking nut.
Installation
- Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal. When installing parts, pay attention to the following operations:
1. Installing the rear suspension strut assembly.
Install the strut so that the notch of the spring seat points towards the rear of the vehicle.
2. 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
