Telescopic stand: 1 - suspension spring; 2 - shock absorber; 3 - nuts of the lower fastening of the telescopic rack; 4 - the upper support of the telescopic rack; 5 - nuts of the upper fastening of the telescopic rack
You will need:
- keys "at 13", "at 19" (two), "for 8" or a special wrench to hold the shock absorber rod from turning
- marker
If you plan to disassemble the telescopic strut later, loosen the shock absorber rod nut while holding the rod from turning with a second wrench. Remove the corresponding wheel.
If during the movement of the car a knock or noise is heard in the front suspension, check the tightness of the nuts of the upper mounting of the telescopic strut to the body. Also, the reasons for knocking can be the destruction of the rubber buffer of the upper strut support or the compression stroke buffer, sediment or breakage of the suspension spring.
If the rubber buffer of the upper support of one of the struts is destroyed or if the elasticity of the suspension springs is not the same, the vehicle may be pulled to the side during rectilinear movement.
Check the condition of the shock absorber and replace it if the following faults are found:
- fluid leakage;
- insufficient resistance in the course of recoil or compression;
- frequent "breakdowns" pendants.
1. Remove the brake hose seal from the bracket on the strut.
2. Press the ball joint pin out of the pivot arm (see subsection 6.4.).
3. Mark the position of the adjusting bolt relative to the strut. This will help when installing the rack to approximately maintain the camber of the wheels.
4. Loosen the lower nut securing the strut to the steering knuckle.
5. Loosen the adjustment nut (top) rack mounting bolt.
6. Please note: there is a washer under the nut of this bolt.
7. In the engine compartment, unscrew the two nuts of the upper rack mounting.
8. Remove the washers under the nuts.
9. Take out both bolts of fastening of a rack to a rotary fist.
10. Move the tie rod aside.
11. Disconnect the steering knuckle from the rack.
12. Remove the telescopic strut through the wheel well.
13. Install the telescopic pole in the reverse order of removal. When installing the old rack, turn the adjusting bolt in accordance with the previously made marks and...
14.... while holding it in this position from turning, tighten the fastening nut. After installing the rack, check and, if necessary, adjust the toe and camber.