How to change rear struts VAZ 2114

The better shocks and better their condition, the more comfortable and safer drive. Stand in the car is one of the most important elements, it is therefore essential to monitor them and undertake timely replacement.

You will need

• - a set of keys;
• - Jack;
• - wheel chocks;
• - a safety support;
• complete set of front uprights;
• - puller to the springs.

Instruction

1. Prepare a VAZ-2114 car to repair. In the process you will need to compress the spring, so for this purpose it is necessary to buy a special puller. However, the C-pillar, things are a little better than the front. It is possible, though quite troublesome to install damper without this puller. The presence of the pit is desirable, but not required. You can substitute both with her and without her. With a pit, of course, would not have to be in a supine position.
2. Install wheel chocks under the front wheels, for greater fidelity, you can even include speed. Key 19 loosen the wheel bolts. Unscrew completely only after raising the rear of the machine and fixing it in this position. Before beginning repairs, all threaded connections should be treated with a special penetrating lubricant. It is much easier to Unscrew the nuts and save your time.
3. Open the trunk lid. Under the shelf on the back are plugs of rubber. It must be removed using a screwdriver or any thin tool. Under these plugs is the attachment of the absorber rods of the rear suspension. Unscrew the nuts using wrench 17. It's best to use a swivel l-shaped, as will have to hold the rod from turning carob 6. If not, you can use pliers or a platypus.
4. Move under the vehicle and install a spring puller. At the moment, as long as it is not sharply relaxed. After the final showdown will need to compress it more. Take the two Allen key 17. One, you need to install the nut attaching the lower lugs of the shock absorber. It must rest in some part of the suspension is that it does not rotate. The second key needed to Unscrew the bolt. It's possible that you need to increase the lever. As a nozzle it is possible to use a small section of pipe.
5. Remove the bolt, turning it counterclockwise. If he doesn't, you need to knock out a bolt of smaller diameter. Removing the rack from the car, need to take it just one detail – the spring. It will require a stronger squeeze to ease the installation. Next, take the new rack and push it completely stock (only in this state is carried out Assembly and installation). Mount it on the bumper and boot, last put the spring. Stand mounting is made in reverse order of removal.