Note. familiar (*) parts are marked that must be pre-tightened, and then carry out the final tightening by lowering the unloaded car onto the wheels.
Removing
To remove the rear rack, perform the following steps in sequence.
Pic. 16.16. Rear suspension strut: 1 - self-locking flange nut (49 Nm); 2 - rear rack assembly; 3* - nut (98 Nm); 4 – a bolt of connection of the bottom and longitudinal levers; 5 – a bolt of connection of a back shock-absorber rack in gathering and the bottom lever
1. Loosen the self-locking flange nuts 1 (pic. 16.16).
2. After installing the jack under the lower suspension arm, unscrew the fasteners.
3. Turn away and take a bolt 4 of connection of the bottom and longitudinal levers.
4. Turn away and take a bolt 5 of connection of a back shock-absorber rack in gathering and the bottom lever.
5. Remove the rear pillar 2 as an assembly from under the arch of the car.
Examination
1. Check rubber parts for wear and cracks.
2. Check the shock absorber for malfunctions, fluid leaks and abnormal noise during operation.
Installation
Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal.
Attention! The nuts attaching to the suspension strut, the trailing and lower arms must first be tightened, and then the final tightening should be carried out by lowering the unloaded car onto the wheels.