Shock absorber, suspension spring and shock absorber support
1 - nut, 15 Nm. Self-locking, be sure to replace
2 - plate
3 - collar nut, 25 Nm. Self-locking, be sure to replace
4 - reinforcement plate. Only for the left side of the car
5 - sealing plate
6 - bolt
7 - shock absorber support
8 - plate
9 - remote washer
10 - plastic damper
11 - protective pipe
12 - rear shock absorber
13 - M12 bolt, 100 Nm
14 - top spring cup
15 - suspension spring
16 - lower spring cup
17 - adapter
18 - plastic buffer
Withdrawal
1. Take away facing of a luggage compartment in area of fastening of the shock-absorber.
The operation of lifting and placing the vehicle on stands is dangerous! Therefore, before carrying out the operation, read Section Jacking and towing
2. Raise and place the rear of the vehicle on stands.
3. Support the lower transverse arm -4- with a garage lift, using a piece of wood.
If this condition is not met, the suspension beam will fall after the shock absorber is disconnected downwards. This could damage the drive shaft.
4. Disconnect the shock absorber -1- at the suspension beam. Mark the position of both washers for reassembly. The thrust washer -3- of the rubber support points towards the head of the bolt -2-.
5. Turn away two nuts of fastening of a centering cup.
6. Remove the reinforcement plate, if present, on the left side of the vehicle.
7. Pull down the shock absorber.
Hold the shock absorber only vertically. Otherwise, increased noise may occur while driving. Then it is necessary to pull out the stem and put the shock absorber for 24 hours at room temperature (+20°C).
Installation
8. Check the shock absorber, refer to Section Removal and installation of the rear shock absorber.
9. Be sure to replace the gasket between the shock absorber and the body with a new one.
10. Insert shock absorber.
11. Insert the reinforcement plate, if removed.
12. Secure the shock absorber at the top with two new self-locking nuts and tighten them to 25 Nm.
13. Fasten the shock absorber at the bottom without tightening the fastening nuts yet. Do not forget to put washers on both sides of the shock absorber mounting. The thrust washer of the rubber support should point towards the head of the bolt.
14. Pull out the garage lift and lower the vehicle onto its wheels.
15. When tightening the nut of the lower shock absorber support, the car should not be loaded. For this, the following conditions must be met:
- the car is fully filled with fuel;
- tire pressure in accordance with the established;
- the car has the following loading scheme: 2x68 kg in front, 1x68 kg in the back, 1x21 kg in the center of the trunk;
- car suspensions are squeezed.
16. Tighten the lower mounting bolt to 100 Nm.
17. Close the luggage compartment lid.