Rear Suspension Specifications

The rear suspension is independent, on three-arm oblique levers pivotally connected to the rear axle beam, coil springs and double-acting telescopic shock absorbers located inside the suspension springs.

Depending on suspension version (standard or reinforced) shock absorbers are different.

Shock absorbers

Brand: Ford Motorcraft.

Installing the rear wheels

Wheel alignment - 0.3±3.25 mm.

Rear wheel hubs

Each hub is mounted on two tapered bearings.

Adjustment occurs by tightening the wheel hub nut to the appropriate torque.

Springs

Coil springs are located in front of the shock absorbers.

Number of working coils of the spring	4
Spring wire diameter:
– model GL, CL	12.05 mm
– model GL, CL with power steering	12.15 mm
– GL and Ghia models with fuel injection engines	12.25 mm

Tightening torques

Suspension arm	80 – 95 Nm
Rear axle beam	68.5 - 88 Nm
Rear axle housing to rear axle beam	70 – 90 Nm
Rear wheel hub	250 - 290 Nm
wheel nut	100 Nm