323002142 - 4420A31 REAR SUSPENSION SHOCK ABSORBERS - R.R

Removing ( Refitting ) - Position the vehicle on a lift.1. Place a hydraulic lift under the rear crossmember by the spring.2. Undo the bolt securing the shock absorber to the suspension crossmember.
- Slowly lower the hydraulic lift until the pressure is fully released from the spring.- Remove the hydraulic lift.- Lower the vehicle.1. Undo the bolts securing the shock absorber bracket to the body and remove it.
- Close the shock absorber upper bracket in a vice and, using the special tool, undo the nut and separate the shock absorber from the bracket.
ToolDescriptionFunctionValidity
2000000100Counter-torqueUndo the nut securing the rear shock absorber stem to the flange
- Release the dust cover complete with end of travel buffer Refitting ( Removing ) - Place the dust cover complete with end of travel buffer in its housing.- Place the upper bracket securing the shock absorber to the body in a vice.- Place the shock absorber stem in position inside the bracket and secure it by tightening the nut to the recommended torque using the counter-torque tool used for removal.
ComponentFasteningdia  Value (daNm)Validity
Rear shock absorber lower eyeletBoltM1210.5 ÷ 11.5
- Remove the shock absorber assembly from the vice and place it in position in the vehicle.- Tighten the bolts securing the shock absorber upper bracket to the body to the recommended torque.
ComponentFasteningdia  Value (daNm)Validity
Rear shock absorber - body sideBoltM107.2 ÷ 8.8
- Raise the vehicle and place a hydraulic lift under the rear crossmember by the spring.- Compress the spring until the shock absorber lower attachment is aligned with the opening in the crossmember.- Fasten the shock absorber to the crossmember, tightening the bolt to the recommended torque.
ComponentFasteningdia  Value (daNm)Validity
Rear shock absorber - crossmember sideBoltM1211.9 ÷ 13.2
- Slowly lower the hydraulic lift until the pressure is fully released from the spring.- Remove the hydraulic lift.- Remove the vehicle from the lift.    Op. 4450A40 REAR WHEEL GEOMETRY - CHECK USING OPTICAL EQUIPMENT, INCLUDES ADJUSTMENT IF NECESSARY