Suspension and steering specifications Common parameters Wheel base, mm Release models prior to November 1994 2450.0 Release models since November 1994 2450.0 Track width, mm Release models prior to November 1994 Front wheels 1420.0 rear wheels 1380.0...
Suspension and steering — general information Front suspension and steering 1 - Lower arm; 2 - Drive shaft assemblies; 3 - Cross beam; 4 - MacPherson struts; 5 - Tie rods; 6 - Rack and pinion Rear suspension 1 - Suspension strut with spring; 2 - Suspension arm; 3 -...
Removal and installation of hub assemblies of forward wheels Note. You will need a new hub nut, ball joint pinch nut, and hub assembly pinch nut when assembling. Removing 1. Remove the wheel cap/hub, then loosen the driveshaft nut and wheel bolts. 2. Chock the rear wheels, apply...
Front wheel bearing replacement Front wheel hub assembly 1 - Swivel fist; 2 - Bearing; 3 - Spring ring; 4 - Hub; 5 - Nut; 6 - Ball joint; 7 - Brake disc Note. The double row roller wheel bearing is sealed. Packing the assembly with grease and setting...
Removal and installation of racks of a forward suspension bracket Note. Reassembly will require a new hub assembly pinch bolt nut as well as new strut top mount nuts. Removing 1. Open the hood and check the engine compartment for the presence of the upper suspension strut brace. If...
Removal, repair and installation of lower front suspension arms Front suspension 1 - Cross beam; 2 - Bolt (25 Nm); 3 - Bracket; 4 - Rubber bushing; 5 - bolt; 6 - Holder with rubber-metal sleeve; 7 - Self-locking nut (100 Nm); 8 - Rear cushion of the transverse lever; 9 - Bolt M6 (7...
Replacing the ball bearings of the lower front suspension arms Removing Note. When assembling the car, the ball joints are riveted to the lower suspension arms. In the process of car maintenance, rivets are replaced with bolted fasteners. 1. Remove the lower suspension arm (see...
Removal and installation of the front suspension stabilizer bar Note. You will need a new selector rod roll pin when assembling. Removing 1. Chock the rear wheels, apply the parking brake firmly, then jack up the front of the vehicle and place it on jack stands. Remove both front...
Removal and installation of the front subframe Note. When assembling, you will need new anti-roll bar strut nuts, as well as ball stud nuts. Removing 1. Chock the rear wheels, apply the parking brake firmly, then jack up the front of the vehicle and place it on jack...
Replacing rear wheel bearings Rear wheel hub assembly 1 - Cover; 2 - Pin of the bridge; 3 - Brake drum; 4 - Hub; 5 - Bearing; 6 - Oil seal; 7 - Bolt for fastening the trunnion to the lever; 8 - Bearing; 9 - Washer; 10 - Nut; 11 - Crown lock washer;...
Removal, repair and installation of rear suspension struts Note. When assembling, you will need a new nut of the lower mounting bolt. Removing 1. To gain access to the upper support of the rear suspension strut on Hatchback models, release from the latches and remove the...
Overhaul of the rear suspension struts Rear shock absorber 1 - Lower support; 2 - Compensation valve; 3 - Piston; 4 - Damper; 5 - Casing; 6 - Working cylinder; 7 - Spring plate; 8 - Rod; 9 - Guide sleeve; 10 - Cork (the arrow indicates the location of the...
Removal, repair and installation of rear axle pins Removing 1. Chock the front wheels, then jack up the rear of the vehicle and place it on jack stands. Remove the corresponding rear wheel. 2. Remove the brake drum (see chapter Brake system ). On models equipped with...
Removal and installation of the rear anti-roll bar Note. Reassembly will require new mounting bolt nuts. Removing 1. Chock the front wheels, then jack up the rear of the vehicle and place it on jack stands. 2. Give nuts of bolts of fastening of anchor plates of a bar of...
Removal and installation of the rear axle Note. When assembling, you will need new nuts for the axle axle bolts, as well as nuts for the lower suspension strut mounts. Removing 1. Chock the front wheels, then jack up the rear of the vehicle and place it on jack...
Vehicle wheel alignment — general information The controllability of the car and the service life of the treads largely depend on the clarity of the basic settings for the geometry of the suspension and steering gear. Before adjusting the suspension geometry, make...