All articles about the device and repair of elements and components of the rear suspension of the car VAZ-2101 Zhiguli.
The structure and operation of the rear suspension The rear wheel suspension is dependent. The rear axle beam is connected to the body by four longitudinal and one transverse rod. Both longitudinal rods 3 and 17 (Fig. 120) and...
Removal and installation the rear suspension To remove the suspension, lift the rear of the car and place it on stands. Then: remove the rear wheels and disconnect the propeller shaft from the main gear pinion flange;...
Checking the technical condition of the rear suspension The elastic characteristics of the springs are checked using the data below, after having first compressed them three times until the coils touch: Length of free spring, mm — 434...
The structure and operation of shock absorbers The shock absorbers of the front II (Fig. 122) and rear I suspensions differ in design only in size, the method of fastening the upper part and the presence of a rebound buffer 37...
Checking the shock absorber on the stand To check the performance of the shock absorber, its operating diagram is taken on a dynamometer stand. The operating diagrams should be taken according to the instructions after...
Disassembly and assembly of the shock absorber After external washing, the shock absorber is secured in a vice. For this, special jaws 67.7824.9513.001 with semi-cylindrical sockets are used, which grip the shock absorber....
Checking the technical condition of shock absorber parts After disassembling the shock absorber, it is recommended to wash all its parts with gasoline or kerosene and dry them. When checking, the shock absorber parts must meet the...