Checks and inspections

Remove the protective cap covering the access hole containing the screw securing the shock absorber.

1. Working through the wheel arch unscrew through the hole in the body, the upper screw securing the shock absorber.

NOTE: As the body is boxed around the area affected by the operation pay particular attention to avoid letting the screw fall inside the compartments.

2. Remove the shock absorber.

47.6 ÷ 58.8 Nm
4.85 ÷ 5.99 kgm

Refit by reversing the procedure followed for removal and tighten the screw to the correct torque paying close attention in order to prevent the screw from falling into the boxed parts.

CHECKS AND INSPECTIONS

• Check that the shock absorbers are working correctly and are not leaking oil. If any faults are detected replace the shock absorber.

HELICAL SPRING

REMOVAL AND REFITTING

1. Using a hydraulic jack pre-load the suspension arm.
2. Remove the lower part of the shock absorber after unscrewing and removing the retaining nut.
3. Loosen the screws securing the brake lines and handbrake cable supporting brackets.

NOTE: On models fitted with ABS, the brackets mentioned above also support the r.p.m. sensor wiring.

4. Loosen the screws securing the stabilizing bar to the swinging arm so that the arm can be lowered.
5. Lower the hydraulic jack and remove the spring together with the stop-limit buffers underneath.

23.8 ÷ 29.4 Nm
2.43 ÷ 2.99 kgm