Car front and rear suspension Skoda Favorit

Suspension and steering specifications
Front suspension Type - Independent, with MacPherson struts Free length of spring - 350 mm Rear suspension Type - Semi-independent, with torsion beam Free spring length - 410 mm Steering gear Type - Rack and pinion The...

General description of suspension and steering mechanism
The front suspension is fully independent, using MacPhersoti struts. The rear suspension is semi-independent, using a torsion beam axle. The steering mechanism is rack and pinion type. The front suspension is...

Steering knuckle — removal and installation
Fig. 10.4. Front wheel hub assembly in section 1. Brake disc protective cover; 2. Brake disc; 3. Retaining ring; 4. Drive shaft nut; 5. Hub bearing; 6. Hub; 7. Steering knuckle. Removal 1. Separate the steering knuckle...

Front Wheel Hub and Bearing — Removal and Installation
Note: The bearing is a sealed, non-adjustable, double-row bearing that can be used for long periods of time without servicing or removal. Do not remove the bearing unless absolutely necessary, as it will likely be...

Front suspension strut — removal, overhaul and installation
Fig. 10.9. Upper mount of the front suspension strut in section 1. Shock absorber; 2. Spring; 3. Dust cap; 4. Upper spring support cup; 5. Bearing support plate; 6. Landing plate; 7. Top plate; 8. Piston rod nut; 9....

Front Lower Arm Bushings and Pivot Bolt
Removal 1. Jack up the front of the vehicle and support it securely on axle stands. 2. Separate the ball joint from the lower arm or from the steering knuckle ( Chapter 6 ). 3. Unscrew and remove the rear lower arm...

Ball joint of the lower arm of the front suspension — removal and installation
Note: The original ball joint is riveted to the lower control arm; when replacing it, use nuts and bolts instead of rivets. Proceed as described in the relevant subchapter below. The ball joint dust cap can be replaced...

Front suspension crossmember — removal and installation
Removal 1. Jack up the front of the vehicle and support it securely on axle stands. 2. Unscrew the rear engine mount from the crossmember. 3. Unbolt the engine/transmission ground strap from the crossmember. 4. Remove...

Rear Hub and Bearings — Removal and Installation
Fig. 10.10. Rear wheel hub and bearings in section 1. Rear wheel hub; 2. Outer bearing; 3. Rear wheel hub/steering knuckle nut; 4. Cotter pin; 5. Retainer; 6. Washer; 7. Seal; 8. Inner bearing; 9. Pivot pin. Note: Do...

Rear steering knuckle — removal and installation
Removal 1. Remove the drum brake support shield ( Section 9 ); do not disturb the handbrake cables and brake pipes unless necessary. Remove the steering knuckle. Installation 2. Install in the reverse order of removal,...

Rear suspension unit — removal, overhaul and installation
Fig. 10.11. Upper mount of the rear suspension unit in section 1. Upper mounting nut; 2. Gasket; 3. Lower support cup; 4. Lid (where is available); 5. Upper spring support cup; 6. Spring washer; 7. Rubber buffer; 8....

Rear Suspension Torsion Beam Axle — Removal and Installation
Removal 1. Place the car on a level surface, engage any gear and block the front wheels. 2. Jack up the rear of the car and support it securely on axle stands so that both wheels are off the ground; then remove the...

Rear suspension torsion beam axle hinge brackets
Note: It is not recommended for a car enthusiast to perform this work, as the rear wheel position adjustment will be disturbed, and this cannot be restored without special tools. If the brackets have been disturbed,...

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