Sequence of works
1. Remove the side protective trim in the trunk.
Fig. 7.12. Loosen the upper shock absorber mount. Use a suitable wrench to hold the rod while unscrewing
2. After removing the side trim, it is necessary to loosen the upper shock absorber mount. To hold the rod when unscrewing, use a suitable key (Fig. 7.12). At the branded service station, a special SW 17 head with a handle welded on top, in which another key is installed to hold the shock absorber rod, is used for this. If necessary, you can make such a key yourself.
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3. Remove the top cup and rubber support.
4. Remove the wheel. Tip: The car must be on its wheels, or if it is raised, place jack stands under the wheel in question.
5. Unscrew the mounting bolt on the lever. First remove the cover from it.
Fig. 7.13. Rear suspension and its drive in section: 1 – upper transverse arm; 2 – shock absorber; 3 – coil spring; 4 – subframe; 5 – rear axle gearbox (differential); 6 – lower transverse arm
6. Lower the wheel suspension slightly on a reliable support (for example, a trolley jack) and remove shock absorber 2 (Fig. 7.13).
7. Install the shock absorber in the reverse order, using new self-locking nuts.
8. Install the shock absorber so that its color marking is visible. Install the upper parts of the shock absorber.
9. Tighten the lower mount to 55 Nm.
10. Tighten the first top nut until it reaches the spacer sleeve, then tighten it to 15 Nm.
11. Lock the first nut with the upper nut and tighten it to a torque of 30 Nm, while holding the first one with a SW 17 wrench.
12. Install the wheel, tighten the mounting bolts to a torque of 110 Nm.