Models produced between 1984 and 1987
2. Place the jack under the rear axle beam (see fig. 14.2) and lift the axle.
Fig. 14.2 Assembling the rear pillar (models 1984-1987)
3. Remove the decorative trim and protective cap from the vehicle interior.
4. Remove the upper mounting nut. Use a hex key to prevent the shock absorber rod from rotating. Remove the washer and rubber cushion.
Fig. 14.4 Rear suspension assembly (models 1984-1987.) 1 - hub; 2 - brake support shield; 3 - trunnion; 4 - trunnion; 5 - upper shock absorber mounting nut; 6 - rubber cushion; 7 - guide lever; 8 - bearing unit; 9 - lever; 10 - hub nut; 11 - stabilizer; 12 - stabilizer oil seal; 13 - rear axle beam; 14 - shock absorber; 15 - Panhard rod.
5. Slowly lower the jack until the load is removed from the springs.
6. Remove the lower strut mounting bolt, lower the jack completely and remove the shock absorber
7. Inspect the shock absorber, see section 3. Remember the relative position of the parts
8. Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal. The springs are installed with the smaller diameter coils facing down. Tighten the fasteners with the force specified in the specification. Perform the final tightening with the vehicle standing on the ground.
Models produced since 1988.
9. Remove the decorative trim from the vehicle interior to gain access to the upper shock absorber mounting nut.
10. Remove the nut cap.
11. Unscrew the nut.
12. From underneath the vehicle, unscrew the bolt securing the strut to the lower arm.
Fig. 14.12 Rear suspension (models since 1988.) 1 - compensation lever; 2, 5 - silent block; 3 - lower arm; 4 - trailing arm suspension (guide); 6 - hub; 7 - upper arm; 8 - Upper arm bushing; 9 - guide lever bushing; 10 - bushing mounting bolt.
13. Pull back the lower arm and remove the shock absorber
14. Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal. Tighten the fasteners to the torque specified in specifications.
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