Note: Replacement of springs should be done as a set. Depending on the model, springs of the appropriate rigidity are installed - use only springs approved for this model.
1. Support the front wheels with wheel chocks, jack up the rear of the car and place it on supports. Remove the rear wheels.
2. Remove the brake shoe guide of the corresponding wheel (see Chapter 9).
3. Install the KM-6068 device with KM-6068-10 plates on the coil spring so that at least 3 turns of the spring are compressed (see accompanying illustration).
9.3 Installing the KM6068 (1) and KM-6068-10 (4) devices on the rear coil spring (5): 2. Upper coil spring damper; 3. Brake hose; 6. Lower stop of the coil spring
4. Compress the coil spring. Make sure the compression tool is securely seated on the spring. Be careful not to damage the brake hose!
5. Remove the spring with the upper damper and lower stop (see illustration 9.3) from the wheel well. Slowly and carefully release the spring and remove it from the tools.
6. Check the condition of the coil spring, upper damper and lower stop, replace the corresponding components if necessary.
7. Installation is performed in the reverse order of dismantling the components. When installing the spring, make sure that it is correctly positioned in the upper and lower mounting sockets.
8. Replace the second spring in the same way.
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