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Front shock absorber
| Fig. 5.17. Front shock absorber: 1 - Self-locking nut, 20-25 Nm; 2 - washer; 3 - the plug "A"; 4 - the inner sleeve; 5 - rear shock absorber bracket; 6 - the plug "B"; 7 - buffer; 8 - the upper spring seat; 9 - a spring; 10 - shock
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A WARNING When installing, use the new self-locking nuts. |
Withdrawal Loosen the nuts of the rear wheel. Lift the rear of the car and establish on supports. Remove the rear wheel.
| Fig. 5.18. Location shock absorber lower mounting bolts
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| Fig. 5.19. Location bolts of the upper arm to the support hub
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Remove the bolt of the upper arm to the support hub (Fig. 5.19).
| Fig. 5:20. Location damper bracket bolts
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Remove the four screws on the shock absorber bracket (Fig. 5.20).
Dismantling Special tool (J38402, A-20) compress a spring so that it provided only a small force to the rack.
A WARNING Do not use an impact tool for tightening nuts spring compressor. |
The spring has very big effort of compression, therefore use only very reliable tool. In no case do not connect a spring wire. When using the special adaptation for compression of springs securely capture the turns of the spring and the spring is compressed from opposite sides.
| Fig. 5.21. Using the keys to loosen self-locking nut on the top end of the damper rod
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Keeping one key shock-absorber rod from rotating, the second key, unscrew the self-locking nut on the top end of the damper rod (Fig. 5.21). Remove the bracket, bumper, dust cover and the upper spring seat. Remove the special tools (J38402, A-20) and spring.
Check Check the rubber parts for damage or destruction. Check the spring for damage and loss of elasticity. Check the shock absorber to the absence of uneven resistance or unusual sounds. Install the shock absorber in vertical position and check his work, moving the shock-absorber rod up and down the full length of the course. In all cases, shock-absorber rod should move smoothly, with a noticeable resistance. If the stem moves in jerks or damaged shock absorber must be replaced.
A WARNING When replacing the shock absorber follow regulations for disposal. |
Disposal of the shock absorber. Fully extend the shock-absorber rod.
| Fig. 5.22. Plot (A) on which you want to drill a hole to remove the gas from the cylinder shock absorber
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Drill a hole in the area A (Fig. 5.22) for the removal of gas from the cylinder shock absorber.
A WARNING The effluent gas from the absorber is safe, but care must be taken to avoid injury from flying out during drilling chips. |
Assembly Special Tools J38402, A-20 compress a spring strut rear suspension.
A WARNING Do not use an impact tool for tightening nuts spring compressor. |
After a complete spring set it to shock. Make a diagram of the installation of the springs according to the classification of loads. Left spring - spring right White ............ White Yellow Yellow ......... Red Red ........ Install the dust cover, the upper spring seat, bracket, washer and by hand tighten a new self-locking nut. Position the upper and lower ends of the coil spring in grooves in the upper and lower spring seat.
| Fig. 5.23. Location of the spring rear rack: 1 - upper spring seat; 2 - a urethane tube of the spring; 3 - the lower spring coil
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Perform installation so that the upper spring seat has been correctly mounted to the bracket shock absorber (Fig. 5.23). Install the spring so that the urethane tube was positioned at the bottom of the spring.
| Fig. 5.24. Mounting bracket shock absorber: a - the outer side of the vehicle
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Place the bracket assembly as shown in Fig. 5.24, and tighten a new self-locking nut. Remove the special tools J38402, A-20. Hold the shock-absorber rod from rotating, tighten the shock absorber rod nut torque 20-25 Nm. Setting
A WARNING Before installing the rear shock absorber, clean the gasket surface. Installation is performed in reverse order of removal. |
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