Description of rear wheel suspension The rear suspension (axle) (Fig. 4.15) consists of two longitudinal arms connected by a beam. This beam is elastic and can rotate within a strictly defined range. The...
Removing and installing the rear axle Raise the vehicle so that the rear wheels are off the floor. Remove the rear wheels. Disconnect the front handbrake cable. Remove the spring clips, rods and adjuster...
Replacing the rear shock absorber Raise the rear of the vehicle. Remove the wing niche trim in the body. Unscrew the lower column mounting bolts (Fig. 4.23). Disassemble the upper suspension column mount...
Replacing rubber bushings of the rear suspension Remove the rear axle. Unscrew the bolts securing the lever brackets. Knock out the rubber bushings with a suitably selected rod (Fig. 4.28). Insert new bushings using...