- turn on reverse gear (or set the selector lever to position «R»);
- raise the rear of the car and install safety supports under the body;
- remove the wheel from the desired side and fully release the parking brake;
- slightly raise the rear trailing arm with a jack to unload the shock absorber;
Pic. 5.12. Removing the rear shock absorber bottom bolt
- remove the lower shock absorber mounting bolt (pic. 5.12);
Pic. 5.13. Mounting the upper part of the rear shock absorber: 1 - nut; 2 - pillow
- in the luggage compartment, remove the cap of the upper shock absorber support, unscrew the nut and remove the rubber cushion (pic. 5.13);
- remove the shock absorber from the car;
- check the condition of the shock absorber as described for the front suspension. If damage is found, replace the shock absorber.
Installation order:
- when installing a new shock absorber properly «pump» its completely several times (if the shock absorber was in a horizontal position);
- install the shock absorber in place, tightening its fasteners by hand;
- perform other operations in the reverse order of removal;
- lower the car;
- repeatedly «pump» suspension and tighten the shock absorber mountings to the specified torque.