Removal and installation
Pic. 11.11. Elements of fastening of a shock-absorber rack of a back suspension bracket: 1 - bolt and nut; 2 – a clip of fastening of a brake hose; 3 - nut; 4 – the top support of a rack
To access the C-pillar mounting, remove the side trim in the luggage compartment. On models with a three-stage damping system, disconnect the control switch. Loosen the two nuts on the top mount of the strut to the body (pic. 11.11).
If it is necessary to disassemble the rack, loosen the rod fastening nut, fix the shock absorber rod from turning (this is not possible on models with a three-stage damping system). Do not loosen the nut completely.
Apply marks for subsequent alignment of the upper part of the rack with the body.
Raise the rear of the vehicle and secure it on stands.
Remove the clip and disconnect the brake hose from the rack.
Unscrew the two nuts and remove the two bolts of the lower mounting of the strut to the rear wheel hub support, lower the strut down and remove from the vehicle.
Check the strut for fluid leaks, damage to the dust covers and suspension spring.
Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal. Align the previously applied marks when attaching the upper part of the rack to the car body.
Shock absorber repair
Pic. 11.12. Elements of the shock absorber strut of the front suspension: 1 - nut and washer for fastening the rod; 2 – the top support of a rack; 3 - spring gasket; 4 - dust cover; 5 - spring; 6 – compression stroke buffer; 7 - shock absorber
Repair of the rear suspension shock absorber strut is carried out in the same way as the front suspension shock absorber strut (pic. 11.12).