Description of the design of the front suspension The front suspension of the car is light-alloy, beam, independent, on double levers, with suspension struts of the type «McPherson». The beam is connected to...
Specifications of the front suspension The technical characteristics of the front suspension are determined for a car with a full fuel tank and under load, which is distributed in the following...
Ground clearance height Suspension type Automobile model 3.0i/3.0d 4.4i 4.6is steel spring rim 17″ 685 – – rim 18″ 698 – – rim 19″ 711 – – rim 20″ 724 – – Single-axle pneumatic and...
Work carried out on the front suspension When restoring the oil level and replacing it in the front axle gearbox, only oils approved by the company for hypoid gears must be used, such as: BMW...
Replacing the front axle gearbox The design of the front axle gearbox is shown in Figure 13.3. Attention! To remove the front axle gearbox, it is necessary to lower the front axle beam. When...
Replacing the front axle beam Attention! After completing the work carried out on the front suspension beam, check the alignment of the front wheels. Movement without a stiffening plate is...
Replacing the front suspension wishbone Removing the transverse arm (right or left) front suspension must be carried out in the following order. Prepare fixture «31.2.240/244/246» and remove the...
Replacement of the hinge of draft by a rotary support Replacing the tie rod joint (right and left) swivel support must be carried out in the following order. Prepare fixtures «31.2.240», «33.4.200» And «33.4.205»....
Replacing the front suspension rods Removal of both rods of the front suspension must be carried out in the following order. Remove the panels, left and right front suspension linkage pivots from...
Replacement of rubber-metal joints of rods This operation should be carried out after removing the traction from the front suspension; it is also possible to carry out work on the car. It is necessary...
Replacing the swivel bearing Attention! The collar nut is locked by tapping on the flat surfaces of the drive wheel drive shaft. Replacement of a rotary support is necessary for carrying...
Front wheel bearing replacement One of the factors in the malfunction of the wheel hub bearing is increased noise from the side of the wheel describing the outer radius during the turn....
Wheel hub runout check The wheel hub runout must be checked in the following order. Prepare fixtures «00.2.480», «00.2.481», «00.2.482», «00.2.483», «00.2.484», «00.2.510» and remove...
Replacing the front suspension strut Note. Suspension strut is checked with a rod tester (Shock-Tester) directly on the car or on the diagnostic stand disassembled. Signs of damaged shock...
Ride Height Measurement The ride height measurement must be carried out in the following order. Load the car according to the normal load. And measure the actual height (Ah, fig....
Replacing the front anti-roll bar Attention! During work, the wheels must be set in a position corresponding to straight-line movement. The diameter of the front anti-roll bar of the car is 29...
Replacing the drive gear flange seal Replacing the front axle main gear flange oil seal must be carried out in the following order. Prepare fixtures «23.0.020», «31.5.130» And «33.1.150», remove...
Replacing the wheel drive shaft seal Attention! Do not remove the drive shaft from the flange. The technology for removing the seals of the right and left drive shafts is identical. When removing...
Replacing the Right Wheel Drive Shaft Support Bracket Support bracket replacement (14, see fig. 13.3) drive shaft of the right wheel must be carried out in the following order. When removing and installing the...
Replacing the protective covers of the drive shaft To replace both protective covers of constant velocity joints (SHRUS) drive shaft of the right or left wheel should use a set of protective covers shown in...
Replacing the bellows on the gearbox side Loosen clamps (1 and 2, fig. 13.60) covers. Move back (down arrow) corrugated case (3) and take off the glass (4) hinge (up arrow). Remove retaining ring (1,...
Front Suspension Troubleshooting Table 13.1. Front Suspension Troubleshooting Malfunction Cause of malfunction Solutions Noise in suspension (aggravated when cornering) wheel bearing failed...