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Service shock absorbers
Service shock absorbers Refitting Withdrawal | - Poddomkratte back of the car and establish it on props, the institution under the chassis frame.
Lift the rear axle housing by means of a jack, instigated by its central part. It is necessary to completely unload the shock absorbers. - Give a nut fastening the upper end of the shock absorber to the vehicle chassis. Remove the washers and rubber bushings (see. Accompanying illustration).
- Give a nut fastening the lower end of the damper to the base plate of the front axle. Remove the washers.
- Remove the shock absorber from the car.
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Setting Installation is in the reverse order. | - Track correctness of installation of rubber bushings and washers fasteners.
- Track correctness of installation of the shock absorber. Dust sleeve must be facing downwards and is fitted on the lower end of the shock absorber.
- Tighten top and bottom mounting nut with a force of 30 ÷ 40 Nm after the weight of the car will be fully transferred to the wheels.
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Checking and bleeding  | The following describes the procedures for checking the state of the shock absorber to perform which do not require special equipment. |
| - Inspect the damper body for dents, other damage or leaks. A defective shock absorber restorative beyond repair and must be replaced.
- Check the condition of rubber plugs. Outer sleeve can optionally be replaced. When worn or damaged, the lower sleeve damper to be replaced in the assembly.
- Hold shock absorber vertically in a vise (the ring of the bottom support).
- Grasp the top of the shock absorber and pull, lift up until it stops, then slowly lower down, fully compressing shock.
- Repeat the last paragraph six to eight times, completely eliminating backlash, detects the presence of a shock absorber in the air. If the backlash is not eliminated, the shock absorber must be replaced.
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