Suspension and steering specification Distance from the ground to the top of the wheel arch Models 1984-1987 release: Hatchback - 631 - 661 mm Sedan - 636 - 666 mm Shuttle - 634 - 664 mm CRX - 629 - 659 mm Tightening torques for threaded connections (N·m)...
General information about suspension and steering The vehicles covered in this manual are fitted with two different designs of front suspension and three different designs of rear suspension. On models of 1984-1987, the independent suspension of the front wheels with...
Front pillar — removal and installation Withdrawal 1. Loosen the wheel nuts, raise the front of the car and place it on stands. Release models 1984-1987 2. Place a jack under the lower arm. Raise the jack until the load is removed from the top mounting nuts....
A-pillar — replacement 1. Remove the rack from the car ( see section 2 ). 2. Check the rack for leaks, cracks, and visible damage. Check springs for fatigue cracks, inspect spring seats. Caution: Disassembling the rack is a potentially...
Swivel fist and hub — removal and installation Withdrawal 1. Remove the drive shaft mounting nut ( see Chapter 8A ). Loosen the wheel nuts, raise the vehicle and place it on stands. Remove the wheel. 2. Disconnect the brake hose from the rack and steering knuckle...
Torsion shaft (models 1984-1987) — removal, installation and adjustment 1. Raise the vehicle and place it on stands. 2. Move the jack under the lower arm. Attention: the jack will perceive the reaction of the torsion bar, carefully center the jack relative to the lower arm. 3. Remove the...
Reaction arm (models from 1984 to 1987) — removal and installation Withdrawal 1. Loosen the wheel nuts, lift the front of the car and place it on stands. Remove the wheel. 2. Drive the jack under the lever. Attention: the jack takes the full load from the torsion bar after dismantling...
Front stabilizer and bushings — removal and installation 1. Put the car on the parking brake. Loosen the wheel nuts and place the vehicle on stands. Remove wheels. 2. On 1984-1987 models, remove the steering/suspension assembly tie-down ( see section 8 ). Remove the bolts...
Reactive draft (models of release since 1988) — removal and installation 1. Loosen the wheel nuts. Raise the car and place it on stands. Remove wheels. 2. Remove a plastic casing located between a wall of an arch of wheels and a forward cross member. 3. Turn away a nut of fastening of the...
Upper arm (models since 1988) — removal and installation 1. Release the front wheel mount, raise the vehicle and place it on stands. Remove wheels. 2. Remove the upper ball joint protection ( see fig. 1.5 ). 3. Remove cotter pin and unscrew, but do not remove, castle nut from...
Ball joints — replacement Release models 1984-1987 1. The reaction arm ball joint is not replaceable. If it is worn or damaged, replace the reaction arm ( see section 7 ). Release models since 1988 2. Two ball bearings are used in the front...
Rear shock absorbers — removal and installation 1. Loosen the rear wheel nuts, raise the vehicle and place it on stands. Remove wheels. 1984-1987 release models 2. Move the jack under the rear axle beam (see fig. 14.2) and lift the axle. Pic. 14.2 Assembling the rear...
Rear hub — removal and installation Note: The hub bearings do not need to be lubricated. If the bearings are worn or damaged, the entire hub is replaced. 1. Loosen the wheel nuts, raise the vehicle and place it on stands. Remove wheels. 2. Remove the...
Guide lever (models from 1984 to 1987) — removal and installation Wheel formula 4x2 1. Loosen the rear wheel nuts, raise the vehicle and place it on stands. Remove the wheel. 2. Release from locks on the directing lever brake hoses. 3. Disconnect the brake hoses from the brake...
Panhard rod (models 1984-1987) — removal and installation 1. Loosen the rear wheel nuts, raise the vehicle and place it on stands. Remove wheels. 2. Remove the upper panhard rod mounts. 3. Turn off a nut of the bottom fastening of draft, remove draft. 4. Install in reverse...
Rear axle beam (models 1984-1987) — removal and installation 1. Loosen the rear wheel nuts, raise the vehicle and place it on stands. Remove wheels. 2. Disconnect the bottom mounting of both shock absorbers ( see section 14 ). 3. Detach the Panhard rod attachment to the rear axle...
Wheel trunnion (models 1984-1987) — removal and installation 1. Loosen the rear wheel nuts, raise the vehicle and place it on stands. Remove wheels. Left trunnion 2. Remove the rear axle beam ( see section 18 ). 3. Pull the pin out of the brake drum platter and guide arm ( see...
Rear stabilizer — removal and installation 1. Release the wheel mounts, raise the vehicle and place it on stands. Remove wheels. Release models 1984-1987 2. Remove both rear hubs ( see section 15 ). 3. Remove the brake drum support plates ( see chapter 9 ). 4....
Shock absorbers (4WD models 1984-1987) — removal and installation 1. Raise the rear of the vehicle and place it on stands. 2. Place a jack under the bridge beam and raise it until the jack bears the entire weight of the beam. 3. Remove the decorative panels inside the passenger...
Rear suspension arm (models since 1988) — removal and installation 1. Loosen the rear wheel nuts, raise the vehicle and place it on stands. Remove wheels. Upper arm 2. Remove the bolt securing the upper arm to the rail ( see fig. 14.12 ). 3. Remove the bolts securing the upper arm to...
Wheels and tires — general information The vehicles covered in this manual are equipped with steel- or plastic-ply radial tires (see fig. 30.1). Use of tires of other sizes or designs may impair vehicle handling. Do not install a tire of different types,...
Wheel alignment — general information Wheel alignment ensures the correct position of the wheel relative to the ground and suspension. Incorrect wheel alignment reduces the vehicle's handling. On the vehicles covered in this manual, only toe-in is adjusted,...