We remove and disassemble the shock strut for repair or replacement of shock strut elements
The shock strut can be removed by placing the vehicle on a level surface
To remove the rack, you will need tools: wrenches for removing wheels, a jack, a support stand, wrenches for 8 and 17
We brake the car with a parking brake
Installing wheel chocks under the rear wheels
Loosen the wheel nuts
Remove the plug of the shock absorber rod
Loosen the nut of the upper mount of the rack, holding the stem from turning with the second key
Finally unscrew the nut of the upper shock mount
Remove the thrust washer
Raise the front of the car and remove the wheel
When removing the right shock strut, unscrew the bolt securing the front wheel speed sensor bracket
Remove the wire from the holder on the stand
On vehicles equipped with ABS, wheel speed sensors are located on both sides of the vehicle
While holding your finger from scrolling, unscrew the nut securing the upper hinge of the stabilizer strut
Disconnect the hinge pin from the shock strut bracket
Unscrew the nut securing the shock strut to the steering knuckle and remove the bolt from the hole
We also unscrew the second nut and remove the bolt securing the shock strut to the steering knuckle
Holding the strut, move the steering knuckle away from the shock strut
Remove the shock strut from the car
After repair or replacement, install the shock strut in reverse order
After assembly, we check the installation angles of the wheel alignment
Disassembling and assembling the shock strut
We need keys for 8, 17 and 21
Spring ties will also be required
Remove the shock strut as described above
Installing the spring tensioner
Compress the spring
We unscrew the shock strut rod nut, holding the rod from turning with the second key
And remove the nut
Remove the upper shock strut support
Remove the thrust bearing
Remove the spring support cup
Remove the front suspension spring
Remove the protective cover of the shock strut rod
Retrieve the compression stroke buffer from the protective case
Remove the upper spring spacer
Remove the lower spring spacer
Inspecting the shock strut parts
Cracks, deformation and destruction on the rack body are not allowed.
Set the shock strut to a vertical position and lower and raise the shock absorber rod as far as it will go several times
When moving the stem, make sure that it moves without dips, sticks or bumps.
If fluid leaks are found, replace the shock absorber
This check of the shock absorber is approximate, for a more accurate assessment of its condition, you need to contact a special service.
Shock absorbers must be replaced in pairs
Replacing the compression stroke buffer if it is damaged
Check the support bearing, if it has play or sticks, then we replace it
If traces of collision of coils, cracks and deformation are found on the spring, then we replace it
Install all parts in reverse order
When assembling the shock strut, we fix the gaskets on the spring with adhesive tape or electrical tape for secure fixation at the installation site
When installing the spring, you need to ensure that the end of the lower coil rests against the special protrusion of the lower spring cup
Install the rack as described above and check the wheel angles.