Replace the spring in case of mechanical damage or significant settlement. Signs of precipitation:
- deterioration in smoothness of movement, frequent «breakdowns» pendants;
- visible distortion of the rear of the car or a significant difference in height between the front and rear that occurred during operation;
- strongly pronounced traces of the collision of the coils of the spring.
NOTE: Replace springs (left and right) in pairs. The work is shown on the example of the left spring. The right spring is replaced in the same way.
1. If you are replacing the springs on a lift, 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 lower fastening of the shock-absorber from the plug in the lever and take it from an eye of the shock-absorber.
WARNINGS: Do not move shock absorber further than necessary for operation to avoid stem bending.
Do not disconnect the lower mountings of both shock absorbers from the rear suspension beam at the same time.
3. Slightly pressing down the suspension arm, unload the spring...
4.... and remove it from the support cups.
WARNING: Remove and install springs with extreme care to avoid «shooting» suspension springs and injury.
5. Remove the lower A and upper B spring pads. Replace damaged spring gaskets with new ones.
6. Establish a spring with linings on the car in an order, the return to removal. Finally tighten the nuts of the lower shock absorber mounting bolts with the vehicle on the ground.
7. Replace the second spring in the same way, but only after fixing the lower eye of the shock absorber, disconnected when replacing the first spring.
NOTE: When installing the spring, make sure that the end of the lower coil rests against the special stop in the bottom gasket.