Replacing the front lower arm of the rear suspension

You will need: socket head "15", spacer (see point 2).

1. Remove the rear suspension spring (refer to Rear Suspension Spring Replacement).



2. Place a 226mm x 40mm spacer between the rear lower arm of the rear suspension and the upper spring plate, tighten it while loading the suspension (e.g. by jacking up the lever).



3. Turn out a bolt of fastening of the forward lower lever to the longitudinal lever …

4….and rear suspension cross member bracket…



5….and remove the front lower rear suspension arm.




6. Carefully inspect the lever, replace the deformed lever. Signs of wear of silent blocks are ruptures, one-sided bulging and delamination of rubber from a metal bushing. To replace the silent blocks, you will need pullers of the right size.

7. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE: "FRONT" stamped on the front lower arm of the rear suspension must face forward in the direction of travel of the vehicle.

After replacing the front lower rear suspension arm, check and, if necessary, adjust the wheel alignment (see Checking and Adjusting Wheel Alignment). Use the services of workshops with special equipment.