Rear suspension strut (models from 2001).
1 - self-locking nut, 2 - washer, 3 - upper bushing, 4 - bushing, 5 - strut bracket, 6 - lower bushing, 7 - cap, 8 - upper spring seat, 9 - spring, 10 - shock absorber.
Removal
1. Jack up the car, unscrew the bolts and remove the rear wheel.
- Tightening torque: 90-110 Nm
2. Unscrew the lower bolt securing the rack.
- Tightening torque: 80-90 Nm
3. Loosen the bolt and disconnect the knuckle from the upper rear suspension arm.
- Tightening torque: 100-120 Nm
4. Loosen the bolt and disconnect the upper rear suspension arm from the strut bracket.
- Tightening torque: 60-78 Nm
5. Loosen the bolts and remove the rack assembly with the bracket.
- Tightening torque: 40-50 Nm
Disassembly
1. Using the special tool, compress the spring.
Caution: Do not use a pneumatic tool to tighten the nuts, this may cause damage to the special tool.
2. Unscrew the self-locking nut at the top of the rack.
- Tightening torque: 20-25 Nm
3. Remove the strut bracket, dust cover, and upper spring seat.
4. Remove the special tool and spring.
Examination
1. Check the rubber elements for damage and wear.
2. Check the spring for deformation, damage and wear.
3. When pulling and pressing the shock absorber rod, check that its movement is smooth and there is no extraneous resistance or noise.
If a fault is detected, replace the shock absorber.
Gas removal
1. Pull the strut rod out fully.
2. Using a drill, drill a gas vent hole in the cylinder at the area shown in the figure.
Caution: The gas release is safe, but metal chips may fly out during drilling.
Assembly
1. The front suspension strut is assembled in the reverse order of disassembly; the tightening torque of the nut is specified in the text of the description of the disassembly procedure and in the assembly drawing "Rear suspension strut (models since 2001)".
2. When assembling, make sure that the springs with the same color marks are used for the left and right struts.
3. When assembling the rack, position the top support as shown in the figure.
Installation
The installation of the rear suspension strut is carried out in the reverse order of removal; the tightening torques for the bolts and nuts are indicated in the text describing the removal procedure and in the assembly drawing "Rear suspension strut (models since 2001)".