- spring ties;
- special tools for dismantling the suspension strut (see par. 44 "Special tools and fixtures").
Disassembly
1. Remove the front pillar from the car (see "front suspension strut (without steering knuckle) - removal and installation").
2. Clamp the front strut in a vise, as shown in the photo.
Warning. Be careful! A compressed spring has great strength and, if the tie is broken, straightening out, it can cause injury.
3. We install the tie springs on opposite sides and evenly, without distortions, we tighten the front strut spring until the load is removed from the upper spring cup.
4. Prying with a slotted screwdriver, remove the rubber plug from the hole in the body of the upper support of the front pillar.
5. Install the fixture on the nut and shock absorber rod.
6. Holding the shock absorber rod from turning with a 17 mm key, unscrew its nut with a 27 mm key.
7. Remove the nut and washer from the shock absorber rod.
8. Remove the top support from the rack.
9. Remove the upper spring support of the front strut.
10. Remove the suspension spring (without removing the straps).
11. Remove the compression stroke bumper and the anther of the front shock absorber.
Assembly
1. Before installing the front strut on the car, fully extending and sinking the shock absorber rod by hand, make sure the shock absorber is in good condition. If dips, jerks or extraneous sounds are heard when moving the rod, replace the shock absorber.
2. Check the integrity and serviceability of all elements installed on the front rack. Replace a torn or cracked shock absorber boot, a damaged compression stroke bumper, a cracked or weak front suspension spring.
Warning. The front suspension struts and their springs are replaced immediately on both sides of the vehicle's suspension.