Shock absorber and rear suspension spring
1 - Lock nut, 30 Nm; 2 - Nut; 3 - Washer; 4 - Rubber buffer; 5 - Rubber buffer; 6 - Shock absorber; 7 - Bolt; 8 - Nut M10, 55Nm; 9 - Spring cup
Models without clearance adjustment
In case of repair, shock absorbers, regardless of the manufacturer, must be replaced individually. However, the design of the shock absorber must correspond to the color marking applied to it.
Removal
1. Disconnect the side trim of the trunk and remove it, refer to Section Removal and installation trim in the cargo compartment.
Attention! The shock absorbers also serve as an elastic stop for the rear wheels. Therefore, the upper support of the shock absorber should be disconnected only when the car is standing on its wheels, so that the axle does not fall down when disconnecting the shock absorber. If the car is raised, the spring arm must be supported with a garage jack.
When disconnecting the upper part of the suspension, do not allow the shock absorber rod to rotate. Otherwise, the cylinder may become disconnected. There is a risk of accident!
2. Version 1: Unscrew the lock nut (2) and the nut (1) securing the shock absorber with a wrench. In this case, the rod must be held with a wrench by the flats (3). It must not rotate.
3. Version 2: Unscrew the self-locking nut (1) of the shock absorber mount with a wrench. In this case, the rod must be held with a wrench by the flats (3). It must not rotate.
4. Remove the washer (4) and rubber shock absorber (5).
5. Raise and support the rear of the vehicle on stands.
6. Unscrew the 2 mounting bolts (1) of the spring lever cover (2) and remove the cover.
7. Unscrew the nut (1) on the spring lever and remove the mounting bolt (2) with the washer.
8. Remove the shock absorber from the spring arm and the hole in the frame. To make it easier to remove the shock absorber, press it from above through the hole in the spring arm. The shock absorber is pulled out backwards.
Installation
1. Check the shock absorber for smooth operation before installation.
2. Check rubber parts for cracks and damage.
3. Insert the shock absorber so that the painted number marking points to the rear.
4. Insert the shock absorber at the spring arm. Install the bolt with the washer. Screw on a new self-locking nut and tighten it to 55 Nm.
5. Fix the spring lever cover and secure it with two bolts.
6. Slowly lower the vehicle while inserting the shock absorber into the top hole.
7. Place the rubber damper and washer from the passenger compartment on the shock absorber rod. Secure the new self-locking nut of the shock absorber rod with a torque of 30 Nm, while holding the cylinder rod from turning. When fastening with two nuts: Screw a new nut onto the shock absorber rod and tighten it with a torque of 15 Nm, holding the cylinder rod from turning. Screw on a new lock nut and secure it with a torque of 30 Nm, holding the lower nut from turning.
8. Reinstall the trunk trim as described in Section Removal and installation trim in the cargo compartment.