Contents: Removal ↡ Installation ↡
Shock absorbers can be replaced individually, regardless of their model, but it is important that the new shock absorber is the same model as the old one (the shock absorber model is indicated by a colored stripe).
Caution: Shock absorbers are filled with oil or gas under pressure, so appropriate precautions must be taken.
Removal
Attention: When loosening the shock absorber mount, make sure that the shock absorber tube does not turn, as this may lead to the working piston becoming disconnected.
Remove the rear seat and backrest.
Remove the round plug from the back wall.
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Unscrew the nuts (75a). To prevent the shock absorber tube from turning, hold it with your hand. When loosening the lock nut, hold the lower nut with a wrench.
Remove the washer (75B) and the rubber washer (75c).
Place the rear on stands so that the shock absorbers can be pulled out through the bottom.
Working underneath the vehicle, remove the bolts from the diagonal arm (72) and remove the shock absorber through the bottom.
Installation
Shock absorbers must be checked before installation.
Inspect the rubber cushions for porosity and replace them if necessary.
75a. Hex nuts. 75b. Washer. 75c. Upper rubber washer, 75d. Lower rubber washer, 75e. Washer. 76. Shock absorber housing
72. Trailing arm. 757. Dust cover. 75k. Mounting eye. 75l. Rubber bushing. 75m. Fastening.
Assemble the shock absorber, install it in place and tighten the lower nut to the end of the thread, securing it with a lock nut.
Shock absorbers with/without separator pistons:
Tighten the bolts securing the shock absorber to the trailing arm.
Lower the car.
Install the round plug on the rear wall and put the rear seat and back in place.