Rear Shock Absorber
Description
The bottom of the shock absorber assembly mounts to the rear axle. The top of the shock absorber assembly
mounts to the body.
Operation
The shock absorber assembly cushions the ride of the vehicle, controls vibration, jounce and rebound of the sus-
pension. The shock absorber dampens jounce and rebound motions of the coil spring and suspension.
Removal & Installation
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Use a jack to support the rear axle.
3. Remove the nut (1) connecting the rear shock
absorber to the vehicle body.
(Tighten: Rear shock absorber to the vehicle body
nut to 110 ± 10 N·m)
4. Remove the bolt (2) connecting the rear shock
absorber to rear axle.
(Tighten: Rear shock absorber to the rear axle bolt
to 110 ± 10 N·m)
5. Lower the jack and remove the rear coil spring.
6. Remove the rear shock absorber.
7. Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Rear Coil Spring
Description
The rear coil spring is located between the vehicle body and the rear axle assembly.
Operation
Coil springs are designed to store energy and subsequently release it. They absorb shock and maintain a force
between contacting surfaces. Coil springs are rated for specific vehicle applications.
Removal & Installation
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Use a jack to support the rear axle.
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
PZSM100018
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10–33
Chery Automobile Co., Ltd.