You will need: ring spanner «at 24», E50 TORX key, spring remover.
1. Remove the shock absorber from the car (see Removal and installation of a shock-absorber rack of a forward suspension bracket).
2. Install the spring compressor..
3.... and compress the spring.
4. Loosen stem nut (if the nut was not loosened when removing the shock absorber), holding the stem from turning with a TORX E50 key, passed into the key hole..
5.... and unscrew the nut from the stem.
6. Remove the top support of a rack.
Note. The upper strut support and thrust bearing are a non-separable assembly, so if one of these two elements fails or is damaged, the assembly must be replaced. Replace the upper support if the rubber mass is severely deformed or locally bulged, or if the support bearing is corroded, moves axially in the housing, or seizes when turned.
7. Remove the spring.
8. Remove the protective cover from the spring.
Note. Replace the damaged protective cover with a new one.
9. Remove the spring gasket..
Note. Replace the damaged spring gasket with a new one.
10....and the compression buffer.
Note. Replace the damaged compression buffer with a new one.
11. Install the shock absorber vertically and lower and raise the shock absorber rod several times until it stops. Make sure that the stem moves without dips, jams and knocks. Otherwise, replace the shock absorber. Also, replace the shock absorber if fluid leaks are found (slight fogging is allowed in the upper part of the case) and if the threads in the upper part of the stem are damaged.
Attention! Shock absorbers should only be replaced in pairs (right and left at the same time).
Replace springs only in pairs (right and left at the same time).
12. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.
Note. Torque tighten the shock absorber mounting nut with the vehicle on the ground.
13. The second rack is replaced in the same way.
Note. After replacing the shock absorber, check and, if necessary, adjust the wheel alignment. Use the services of workshops with special equipment.
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