Contents: Disassembly ↓ Assembly ↓
Front suspension strut parts (the rear suspension strut device is similar)
1. Upper support cup; 2. Bearing; 3. Upper saddle; 4. Spring buffer; 5. Upper spring insulating casing; 6. Lower spring insulating pad; 7. Spring; 8. Suspension shock absorber; 9. ABS speed sensor wiring; 10. Stabilizer link; 11. Brake hose; 12. Rack assembly
If there are obvious signs of wear or damage to the strut or spring (fluid leakage, spring shrinkage, external damage, etc.), then you should decide whether it is advisable to disassemble it. The strut with the shock absorber cannot be repaired and is changed as an assembly.
Disassembly
1. Remove the rack. Clamp the bottom of the rack in a vice through wooden spacers.
2. Compress the spring with the tool to relieve pressure on the upper spring support cup (checked by shaking the top plate).
Attention! When removing the spring, use a special device to compress the spring. Store the removed compressed spring in a safe place.
3. Loosen the shock absorber rod nut.
4. Unscrew the nut and remove the upper strut support cup. Check the condition of the cup bearing. If the bearing jams when rotating, replace the cup. Check the integrity of the rubber cup gasket, for cracks and signs of wear. If the rubber is damaged, replace the gasket.
5. Remove the upper spring seat. Check the seat for cracks and hardening. Replace if necessary. Remove the upper spring insulating casing.
6. Carefully remove the compressed spring.
7. Remove the rubber buffer.
8. Check the condition of the lower insulating gasket, replace if necessary.
Assembly
1. If the lower one is being replaced, install it in place so that the protrusion on the gasket faces downwards and fits into the recess on the lower cup of the strut.
2. Position the spring so that the end of the last turn fits into the recess on the lower insulating gasket.
3. Install the upper insulating housing and spring seat, aligning the flats on the shock absorber rod with the edges of the seat hole.
4. Align the OUT mark on the upper spring seat with the mark on the upper insulation boot.
5. When assembling the front suspension strut, make sure that the arrow on the seat faces outward (1 - outward).
6. When assembling the rear suspension strut, orient the upper support cup as shown in the photo.
7. Install the seal and top cup onto the stand.
8. Tighten the upper cup mounting nut to the specified torque. Replace the spring compressing device.
9. Install the rack on the vehicle.