- Remove the protective cap of the central hub nut.
- Having braked the wheel securely, loosen the central nut of the rear hub.
- Remove the wheel, having first placed the car on a jack (lift).
- Remove the disc brake caliper by unscrewing the mounting screws (4) (drawing VN 5,023), and hang it away from the work area.
- Disconnect and remove the drive shaft (2).
- Having securely fixed the lever using the lever support, loosen the screws (4) and (5).
- Remove the shock absorber.
- Fix the spring (2) (drawing VN 5.022) suspension using a tensioning device (1).
VN 5.022 1. tensioning device; 2. Spring; 3. Bumper
- Slowly lower the stand and remove the spring (8).
- Unscrew the mounting bolts (9) and (10), remove the lever.
Installation should be carried out in reverse order.
VN 5.023 1. Rear suspension arm; 2. Drive shaft; 3. Electrical wiring; 4. Brake caliper mounting screws; 5. Caliper bracket; 6. Brake caliper; 7. Brake pad wear sensor mounting bolt; 8. Spring; 9. Bolt; 10. Bolt; 11. Central hub nut; 12. Left and right rear ABS sensors; 13. Left and right rear brake pad wear sensors
Tightening torques
Nut of the bolt securing the rear arm to the subframe: 160 Nm + 120°.
Central hub nut: 165Nm + 60°.
Bolted connections of the shock absorber to the body and to the suspension arm: 130 Nm.
Screw for fastening the brake pad wear sensor to the caliper 9 Nm.
Bolt for fastening the caliper to the rear suspension arm (M12x1.5): 106 Nm.