Note: Rear Shock Absorber Part Numbers see here.
Note: When selecting spare parts, keep in mind that the shock absorbers installed on the Cross modifications differ in size from those installed on the Station Wagon.
Rear shock absorber: 1 – shock absorber rod mounting nut; 2 – washer; 3 – upper rod cushion; 4 – spacer sleeve; 5 – lower rod cushion; 6 – compression stroke buffer; 7 – case; 8 – protective cap; 9 – shock absorber
Removal
Attention. Replace the rear suspension shock absorbers as a set for both sides. Replacing the shock absorber on one side is not permitted.
Attention. To prevent damage to the rubber-metal hinges of the rear suspension arms, do not hang the rear suspension arms with the hinges tightened by an amount greater than the position of the arms with the rear suspension springs fully unloaded.
Place the vehicle on a two-post lift, apply the parking brake and turn off the ignition.
For R90 vehicles, 5-seater - move aside the rear wheel arch trim.
For R90 vehicles, 7-seater - transform the rear row of seats into a position for transporting luggage and remove:
- rear side luggage compartment shelves;
- unscrew 6 screws and remove the fastening parts and brackets (rear arch lining frame);
- move the rear wheel arch trim to the side.
For all cars
Remove plugs 1, Figure 2-1, from the shock absorber attachment points to the rear wheel arches.
Remove the rear wheels.
Raise the vehicle, place a stand under the rear suspension arm and lower the vehicle until the spring begins to compress.
Figure 2-1 - Removing the rear shock absorber: 1 - plug; 2 - shock absorber rod; 3 - shock absorber rod mounting nut; 4 - washer; 5 - upper cushion of the shock absorber hinge
Lock rod 2 and unscrew nut 3 securing the shock absorber to the body (spanner 6, 16).
Remove washer 4, upper cushion 5 of the shock absorber hinge and the bushing of the shock absorber hinge.
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Figure 2-2 - Removing the rear shock absorber: 1 - rear suspension arm; 2 - rear suspension shock absorber; 3 - shock absorber mounting bolt
Loosen bolt 3, Figure 2-2, securing the shock absorber to arm 1 of the rear suspension (replacement head 21, ratchet).
... and remove the shock absorber
Remove the lower shock absorber hinge pad and washer from the shock absorber rod.
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Remove the compression buffer assembly with protective boot from the shock absorber rod.
Disconnect the compression buffer and protective boot.
Installation
Caution: Re-use of the shock absorber rod mounting nut to the rear wheel arch is not permitted. The nut must be replaced.
Caution: Re-use of the shock absorber mounting bolt to the rear suspension arm is not permitted. The bolt must be replaced.
Install the washer, lower cushion and shock absorber hinge bushing onto the shock absorber rod.
Place the shock absorber in the rear wheel arch, connect the shock absorber to the rear suspension arm and screw in the new mounting bolt without tightening it (replacement head 21, ratchet).
Insert the shock absorber rod into the mounting hole of the wheel arch, install the upper cushion of the shock absorber hinge, washer on the rod and screw on a new fastening nut.
Tightening torque of the upper shock absorber mounting nut 14 N·m (1.4 kgf·m) (spanner 6, 16, replaceable insert 16).
Install the plugs for the shock absorber mounting locations on the rear wheel arches.
Repeat the removal and installation operations for the second shock absorber.
Install the rear wheels.
For R90 vehicles, 5-seater - install the rear wheel arch trim in place.
For R90 vehicles, 7-seater - install in place:
- rear wheel arch trim;
- storage compartment;
- armrest mounting parts and brackets;
- rear side armrests.
Attention. The final tightening of the bolts securing the shock absorbers to the rear suspension arms must be performed with the vehicle standing on its wheels.
Finally tighten the bolts securing the shock absorbers to the rear suspension arms.
Tightening torque of the shock absorber mounting bolts to the lever 105 N·m (10.5 kgf·m) (replaceable head 21, torque wrench).