Pic. 98. Rear suspension parts
Shock absorber 8 (pic. 99) rear suspension hydraulic, telescopic, double-acting. It is attached with a bolt 9 to the trailing arm bracket. The upper shock absorber fastening is pin: the rod is attached to the upper support 5 of the suspension spring through rubber pads 6, a cup 2 and support washers 3. An insulating gasket 4 is installed between the spring 1 and support 5. The lower part of the spring rests against the cup 7. The details of the shock absorber are shown in fig. 100.
Pic. 99. Shock absorber mount
In hub 13 (see fig. 99) a double-row angular contact bearing 12 is installed, similar to the front wheel hub bearing, but smaller. In contrast to the front wheel hub, where the inner ring of the bearing is installed on the hub with a guaranteed tightness, the bearing 12 has a transitional fit. It is fixed in the hub with a retaining ring 16, and on the axle 14 with a nut 15. The wheel axle with its flange is fastened with bolts 10 to the flange of the rear suspension beam. The brake drum I is attached to the wheel hub with bolts and dowel pins 17.
Possible malfunctions of the rear suspension, their causes and methods of elimination are given in table. 12.