Arrangement of knots of a back rack of the shock-absorber assy
1. Bolt of lower sprinkling; 2. Hose clamp; 3. Top mounting nut; 4. Strut shock absorber assembly
1. In the rear compartment of the vehicle, remove the rear access panel. On models equipped with 3-way damping control, disconnect the governor switch. Remove the top two nuts securing the strut to the chassis.
2. If the strut needs to be removed, loosen the piston rod nut one or two turns (not possible on models with rattling damping paths). If necessary, hold the piston rod so that it does not turn. Do not remove the nut completely.
3. Make alignment marks between the top of the strut and the mount on the body so that it can be installed in the same position.
4. Raise the rear of the vehicle and hold it securely on the jack stands.
5. Remove the bracket and disconnect the brake line high pressure pipe from the rack.
6. Remove the two bolts and nuts securing the strut to the stub axle and remove the strut assembly from the vehicle.
7. Inspect the strut for fluid leaks, torn or damaged dust covers, and rust or damage to the spring. Further disassembly of the rack is described in Chapter 21.
8. Assembly is carried out in the reverse order, tighten all connections with the torque specified specification. Observe the alignment marks made during removal.