Note: Springs should be replaced as a set. Depending on the model, springs of the appropriate stiffness are installed - use only springs approved for this model.
1. Support the front wheels with wheel chocks, jack up the rear of the vehicle and support it on jack stands. Remove rear wheels.
2. Support the appropriate rear beam trailing arm with a trolley jack.
3. Turn out the bottom bolt of fastening of the shock-absorber to the lever (see illustration 6.4).
4. Lower the jack just enough to relieve the helical spring.
5. Carefully press the trailing arm down as far as possible, remove the spring and its rubber dampers, remove the components from under the car (see resist. illustration). Make sure that the brake hoses are not pinched or kinked. Note the position of the dampers. Check the condition of the spring and the wear of the dampers, replace if necessary.
6. Installation is done in the reverse order to the dismantling of the components. When installing dampers on a coil spring, make sure they are properly positioned. Tighten fasteners to the required torque.
7. Replace the second spring in the same way.
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