Attention: Shock absorbers are filled with pressurized oil or gas, appropriate precautions must be taken.
Removing
Caution: Before loosening the top shock mount bolt, make sure the machine is on level ground, as the front shock absorbers also act as front spring stops.
Loosen the top nut (2), while holding the bottom nut with a wrench (3).
Remove the bottom nut while holding the piston rod (1) wrench.
Caution: The piston rod must remain stationary. as otherwise serious damage of the shock-absorber is possible.
Remove metal (4) and rubber (5) washers.
Loosen the wheel bolts and place the machine on stands.
Loosen the wheel bolts and remove the front wheel. Loosen clamping screws (see arrows) shock absorber (1) at the lower control arm and remove the shock absorber.
Front shock absorber parts (without separating piston):
Front shock absorber parts (with separating piston):
11. Shock absorber body. 11a. Lock nuts. 11b. Upper washer, 11c. Upper rubber washer, 11d. Bottom rubber washer. 11e. Bottom washer, 11f. Safety cylinder (casing) shock absorber 11g. Retaining ring. 11h. Additional spring stop
Remove the shock absorber mounting parts and check them for damage.
Installation of shock absorber with dividing piston
Before installing shock absorbers, they should be checked. The new shock absorber must be the same model as the old one.
Clean the contact surface of the lower control arm. The lower mounting of the shock absorber is fixed with a rubber bushing. When installing a new shock absorber, it is necessary to check that its mounting is at the same angle as the old shock absorber, otherwise it will not be possible to install the bolts. (38) - body of the car.
Caution: Care must be taken not to confuse the bottom plate (11e) from the top (11b), as otherwise the plate may move behind the retaining ring while driving
On models with split piston shocks and 15" wheels or heavy duty springs, an additional 9mm shim is installed between the stop and bottom plate (11i).
Installing a shock absorber without separating piston
Assemble shock absorber.
Install the shock absorber and tighten it to the control arm.
Pull up the piston rod and insert it into the car body (38).
Tighten the front wheel bolts and lower the vehicle.
Install the shock absorber upper mounting parts.
Tighten the bottom nut to the end of the thread while holding the piston rod with a wrench, then tighten the top nut while holding the bottom nut with a wrench.
Tighten the wheel bolts diagonally.