Removal
1. Remove the rear wheels (see above).
2. Remove the trim (see chapter Body).
3. Unscrew the top nuts.
4. Disconnect the shock absorber from the knuckle and remove it.
2WD models
Disconnect the stabilizer link from the bracket and unscrew the shock absorber mounting bolt.
4WD models
Remove the brake hose/wheel sensor wiring bracket mounting bolt and remove the shock absorber mounting bolt.
Disassembly
1. Install the shock absorber assembly on the spring compressor and compress the spring. Use a hex key and a special tool to loosen the self-locking nut.
For information on using the spring compressor, see the compressor operating instructions.
2. Disassemble the shock absorber to the state shown in the figure.
Assembly
1. Install the lower dust boot seat, bump stop, bump stop disc, dust boot, dust boot disc, bushing, and lower rubber bushing onto the strut. Install the spring by aligning the lower end of the spring with the step in the lower seat.
2. Install the spring rubber seat, shock absorber base, upper rubber bushing, washer and install the shock absorber assembly onto the spring compressor.
Install the shock absorber base as shown in the figure.
3. Compress the shock absorber until the end of the strut rod comes out of the hole in the washer installed on the base.
4. Install the new self-locking nut (12 mm) and tighten it to the required torque, securing the strut rod with an Allen key.
5. Remove the shock absorber assembly from the spring compressor.
Installation
1. Install the shock absorber on the frame.
Do not confuse the left shock absorber with the right one.
2. Tighten the top nuts by hand.
These nuts are tightened when the shock absorber is under the weight of the vehicle.
3. Connect the shock absorber to the knuckle and tighten the shock absorber mounting bolt by hand.
4. Pre-install the stabilizer link.
5. Support the suspension with a jack so that the weight of the car acts on it and tighten the bolts/nuts to the required torque.
6. Tighten the nuts, tightened by hand in step 2.
7. Install the rear wheels (see above).
8. Check and adjust the wheel alignment angles (see above).
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