WARNING: Before raising the rear of the vehicle, engage first gear and chock the front wheels. shock absorbers (left and right) replace in pairs.
Do not remove both shock absorbers at the same time with the rear of the vehicle suspended, as lowering the rear suspension beam below the permissible limit may lead to «shooting» springs.
NOTE: Operation is shown with the left shock absorber as an example. The right shock absorber is replaced in the same way.
1. If you are changing the shock absorbers on a lift or jack, place a support under the corresponding rear axle arm and lower the vehicle with a slight load on the suspension. When working on a viewing ditch, this operation is not required.
2. Turn out a bolt of the bottom fastening of the shock-absorber...
3.... and remove it from the shock absorber eye and bracket.
4. Turn out two bolts of fastening of a support of the top fastening of a shock-absorber...
5.... and remove the shock absorber from the car.
6. Holding the stem from turning...
7.... Turn away a nut of fastening of a rod of the shock-absorber.
8. Remove the top support. Inspect the upper shock absorber mount, it should not show signs of aging or deformation, otherwise replace the mount.
9. Remove the guard and compression buffer from the stem.
10. Establish the shock-absorber in an order, the return to removal. Finally tighten the shock absorber lower lug bolt with the vehicle on the ground.