Removal
1. Support the front wheels with chocks. Then lift the rear of the car and place it on supports. Remove the corresponding rear wheel.
2. Place a jack stand under the rear suspension lower arm (where the spring is located) to hold the spring compressed.
3. Unscrew the bolt of the lower shock absorber support (see Fig. 19.3).
4. Remove the upper support bolt and remove the shock absorber from the vehicle.
Examination
5. Check the rubber mounts for damage or destruction. They can be replaced separately.
6. Place the shock absorber in a vice. Inspect it for leaks. Check how it works. Holding the shock absorber vertically, move the piston from stop to stop, and then back and forth by 50-100 mm. In both cases, you should feel uniform and constant resistance to the piston movement. If you feel jerks or uneven resistance, then the shock absorber needs to be replaced.
Installation
7. Installation - in the reverse order of removal. Tighten the bolts to the required torque.