| 1. On models with SOHC engines removal of shock-absorbers needs to be made in turn. You make replacement of shock-absorbers in pairs on one axis of the car. |
| 2. On models with system of adjustment of rigidity of a back suspension bracket take off pressure in system for what let out the air via the valve in the luggage compartment. |
| 3. Working in the luggage compartment, uncover, closing the top fastening of the shock-absorber. On the Hatchback models for access to the right shock-absorber uncover, closing office for storage of the first-aid kit and a sign of an emergency stop. |
| 4. Unscrew a nut of the top fastening of the shock-absorber, at the same time hold a shock-absorber rod from a provorachivaniye the second wrench (see rice. Unscrewing of the top fastening of the back shock-absorber). Remove a washer and a rubber element of the top fastening of the shock-absorber. |
| 5. Install the car over a viewing hole. Alternatively lift a back part of the car and fix on supports. At the same time support by a jack the corresponding lever of a back suspension bracket. |
| 6. In the presence, working under a back part of the car, disconnect the air duct of system of the self-leveled back suspension bracket from the shock-absorber. |
| 7. Unscrew the bolt fixing the lower part of the shock-absorber to the longitudinal lever of a back suspension bracket (on models with SOHC engines), or to the diagonal lever (on models with DOHC engines) (see rice. Unscrewing of a bolt of the lower fastening of the shock-absorber). |
| 8. On models with the SOHC engine manually squeeze the shock-absorber and take it from the longitudinal lever of a back suspension bracket. |
| 9. Take the shock-absorber from under the car and remove a rubber element of the lower fastening of the shock-absorber and a cup from the top part of the shock-absorber. |
| 10. Check the shock-absorber for signs of leak of depreciation liquid. Check on all length of a rod of the shock-absorber for lack of pointed corrosion. Check the shock-absorber case for lack of mechanical damages. Install the shock-absorber in vertical position and check its work, moving a shock-absorber rod at full capacity. Also check operation of the shock-absorber, moving a shock-absorber rod up and down on distance of 50 - 100 mm. In all cases the rod of the shock-absorber has to move smoothly with a notable resistance. If the rod of the shock-absorber moves with breakthroughs or there are mechanical damages, the shock-absorber is subject to replacement. |
