Removal and installation of a back amortization rack

Upper rack mounts

Lower suspension strut mount

Removal and installation

1. Loosen the wheel bolts, raise and secure the rear of the vehicle on stands and remove the wheel.

2. Place a jack under the control arm and raise the arm slightly.

3. Open the rear door of the car, remove the shelf and the protective cap from the top nut of the rack.



4. Unscrew the spring strut rod fastening nut with a bent ring wrench, while holding the rod from turning with a second hexagon wrench.


5. Remove the cone washer and flexible sleeve upwards.



6. From the bottom of the car, disconnect the brake hose from the rack (the arrow indicates the place of attachment of the brake hose to the suspension strut).

7. Unscrew the fastening of the lower suspension strut support and remove the strut downwards together with the cup and elastic sleeve.

8. Check the condition of the shock absorber.

9. Installation is made in sequence, return to removal.

Shock absorber check

1. Accurate check of parameters of the shock-absorber is made on a test stand. Approximately the state of the shock absorber can be determined by manually compressing or stretching the shock absorber removed from the car. In a working shock absorber, the rod should move evenly, with the same force from lock to lock.

2. If there are significant smudges of the damping fluid, the shock absorber must be replaced.

Signs of a failing shock absorber

A failed shock absorber is determined by the following features:

• strong prolonged vibrations or buildup of the car body when driving on uneven roads;
• bouncing of the wheels and the appearance of vibration of the car body even on a flat road;
• deterioration of stability and skidding of the car when cornering.