- deterioration of ride smoothness, frequent suspension breakdowns;
- visible tilt of the rear of the vehicle or significant difference in height between the front and rear parts that arose during operation;
- clearly visible traces of spring coil impact.
Note: Replace springs as a set (left and right at the same time).
You will need a spring compressor.
Note: It is more convenient to perform the work on a lift.
1. Place wheel chocks ("shoes") under the front wheels and lift up the rear suspension beam.
2. Install the jack and slightly jack up the rear beam to relieve the load on the lower shock absorber mounting bolt.
3. While holding the bolt from turning, use the second wrench to unscrew the nut..
4. …remove the bolt and remove the shock absorber eye from the lower mount bracket.
Caution! Do not move the shock absorber to the side more than is necessary for operation, to avoid bending the rod.
Caution: Do not disconnect both lower shock absorber mounts from the rear suspension beam at the same time.
5. Gently lower the jack to relieve the spring…
6. …and remove the spring.
Note: Typically the brake hose is long enough to avoid being stretched when the spring is removed, but if you see the hose stretched, disconnect it while replacing the spring to avoid damage (see "Replacing brake hoses"), or use a special spring compressor.
7. Remove the upper spring gasket…
8. …and remove the lower gasket from the platform on the rear suspension beam.
Attention! Replace damaged spring gaskets with new ones.
9. Install the spring with the gaskets on the car in the reverse order of removal. Replace the second spring in the same way.
Note: Install the spring so that the end of its outermost coil rests against the protrusion of the upper spring gasket.
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