Spring and strut. 1. Rack mounting insulator; 2. Bearing for mounting the strut; 3. Bumper; 4. Spring; 5. Bottom rubber socket; 6. Stand; 7. Plug; 8. Steering knuckle; 9. Stabilizer connecting rod; 10. Stabilizer bracket; 11. Stabilizer bushing; 12. Stabilizer bar; 13. Front suspension beam; 14. Bumper limiter cushion*; 15. Bump stop insulator; 16. Cross arm; 17. Bump stop; 18. Front suspension beam strut.
* For Israel, Turkey, Ukraine, Estonia, Russia.
Removal
1. Remove the wheels from the vehicle.
2. Remove the locking plate. See chapter «Brake system».
3. Remove the plug and unscrew the mounting nut on the top side of the stabilizer link rod, separate the stabilizer link rod from the strut assembly.
4. Separate the steering knuckle from the strut assembly.
5. Unscrew the mounting bolts of the rack mounting insulator and remove the rack assembly.
Installation
Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal, taking into account the following:
- Make sure the markings (A) on the strut mounting insulator faces the front of the vehicle, as shown in the figure.
- Perform final tightening of all bolts and nuts in an unloaded state with the vehicle's wheels on the ground.
Disassembly
Attention. After removing components from the strut assembly, be careful not to damage the piston rod on the strut.
1. Install the nozzle (A) (special tool: ST35652000) onto the counter and clamp it in a vice.
Attention. To avoid damaging the stand when installing the attachment, wrap a cloth around the stand.
2. Using a device (A) (suitable special tools) compress the spring between the strut mounting bearing and the lower rubber socket (not rack), until the spring is released along with the device.
Attention. Make sure the compression tool is securely engaged on the spring. Compress the spring.
3. Making sure that the spring together with the device does not touch the strut mounting bearing and the lower rubber socket (on the counter), unscrew the piston rod locknut, securing the tip of the piston rod so that it does not rotate.
4. Remove the strut mounting insulator, strut mounting bearing and bump stop from the strut.
5. Having removed the spring with the device, gradually release the device.
Attention. Loosen the tool, making sure that the attachment does not move out of place.
6. Remove the lower rubber socket from the stand.
7. Remove the nozzle (special tool ST35652000) from the rack.
Assembly
1. Install the nozzle (special tool: ST35652000) onto the stand and secure it in a vice.
Attention. To avoid damaging the stand when installing the attachment, wrap a cloth around the stand.
2. Install the lower rubber socket.
3. Install the bump stop on the rack mounting insulator.
4. Compress the spring using a tool (suitable special tools) and install it on the stand.
Attention:
- Install the spring with the pipe side (1) down. Align the bottom end (A) with bottom rubber socket (2).
- Make sure the compression tool is securely engaged on the spring. Compress the spring.
- Install the spring so that the paint marks on it line up at the points 1.75 and 2.75 turns from the bottom of the spring.
5. Install the strut mounting bearing and strut mounting insulator with bump stop onto the strut. The installation position of the rack mounting insulator is shown in the figure.
6. Fix the tip of the piston rod so that it does not rotate, and tighten the piston rod locknut with the required torque.
Attention. Do not reuse the piston rod locknut.
A. Marking
7. Gradually release the spring compressor and remove it.
Attention. Loosen the tool, making sure that the attachment does not move out of place.
8. Remove the attachment from the stand.
Check after installation
1. Check the angles of the front wheels. See above.
2. Adjust the neutral position of the steering angle sensor. See chapter «Brake system».
Check after disassembly
Rack
Check the following components and replace if necessary:
- whether there is any deformation, cracks or damage on the rack;
- is there any damage, uneven wear and distortion on the piston rod;
- Is there any oil leaking?
Checking the insulator and rubber parts
Check the strut mounting insulator for cracks and wear on the rubber parts. Replace if necessary.
Spring
Check for cracks, wear and damage. Replace if necessary.