General Suspension Information The chassis is responsible for the dynamic performance and comfort in the car when driving. Its main task is to maintain and maintain a given trajectory of movement,...
Rear suspension — design description Each rear wheel is steered by five independent space arms. These levers allow only those wheel movements that do not impair driving performance. By placing the levers in...
Station wagon T-model chassis The T-model uses the same suspension scheme: double wishbones at the front and spatial arms at the rear. The proven design has only been adjusted to take into account...
Clearance regulation E-class cars are equipped with a clearance regulator (ground clearance), which allows the rear of the car to maintain a constant clearance value regardless of the load....
Wheel alignment check Proper alignment of the front wheels determines the vehicle's handling both on a straight road and in corners. Violate the geometry of the suspension can, for example, a...
Checking the condition of shock absorbers By the time two sets of tires are worn out, the shock absorbers are only 50% effective. In this state, they should be replaced. The decrease in the effectiveness of...
Checking mudguards and play of tie rod ends The tie rod joint is located on the right and left between the tie rod and the pivot arm on the steering knuckle. The steel pivot head is covered by a self-lubricating...
Checking mudguards and ball joint play Pic. 7.7. Ball joint: 1, 4 - self-locking nut; 2 - lower transverse lever; 3 – mud-protective cover; 5 – rotary fist; 6 - ball joint ball joints (right and left between...
Checking wheel bearing play Tapered roller bearings are installed in the front wheel hubs, and double-row ball bearings are installed in the rear wheel hubs. They have long-term lubrication and are...
Setting the front hub bearing clearance Sequence of work 1. Place the vehicle on stands and remove the corresponding front wheel. Pic. 7.8. Front wheel bearing adjustment: 1 - lock nut; 2 – a pin of a rotary...
Removing the front shock absorbers Sequence of work 1. In the engine compartment, remove the dirt cover (only for right shock absorber) and other elements for access to the upper shock absorber mount....
Checking the removed shock absorbers Sequence of work 1. Remove the protective sleeve, rubber feet and spacer from the stem. 2. Check the stem for scratches and bends. The bent stem should stick when...
Removing the front wheel suspension spring A special clamping device is required for this work. The spring on the car is in a compressed state and has approximately four times the preload. Therefore, there is a...
Removing the rear suspension spring This work also requires a special clamping fixture. The spring on the car is in a compressed state and has approximately four times the preload. Therefore, there is a...