Car suspension repair Chevrolet Niva 1

Possible malfunctions of wheel suspensions, their causes and methods of elimination

Front suspension device
The front suspension structure is shown in Figure 4-1. Figure 4-1. Front suspension: 1 - cap; 2 - nut; 3 - conical bushing; 4 - wheel hub; 5 - brake disc; 6 -...

Determining the condition of the front suspension parts
During each maintenance, as well as during repairs, it is necessary to check the condition of the protective covers of the ball joints of the suspension,...

Checking and adjusting the front wheel alignment angles
Checking and adjusting the front wheel alignment angles is performed on special stands in accordance with the stand instructions. Warning: Checking the wheel...

Checking and adjusting the clearance in the front wheel hub bearings
To check the clearance, remove the hub cap and loosen the wheel mounting nuts, lift the car and remove the front wheel. Bend back the edges of the protective...

Replacing grease in front wheel hub bearings
Place the vehicle on a two-post lift, apply the parking brake and turn off the ignition. Remove caps 1, (see figure 4-1), 4 front wheel hubs and loosen the...

Wheel balancing
Wheels are balanced on special stands according to the rules described in the instructions attached to the stands. Wheel imbalance is eliminated by balancing...

Removal and installation the front suspension
Place the vehicle on a two-post lift, apply the parking brake and turn off the ignition. Place chocks under the rear wheels. Remove caps 1, (see figure 4-1),...

Disassembly and assembly of front suspension units
Disassembly. If the suspension repair requires complete disassembly of its components, it is more convenient to start this directly on the car, after removing...

Checking the technical condition of the front suspension
Ball joints. Make sure the ball joint mud boots are intact; breaks, cracks, separation of rubber from metal reinforcement, traces of lubricant leakage are...

Replacement of rubber-metal hinges
Upper lever. Secure the lever axle in a vice, unscrew the axle nuts and remove the outer thrust washers. Mount the lever on the process cup and press out the...

Rear suspension device
The rear suspension arrangement is shown in Figure 4-12. Figure 4-12. Rear suspension parts: 1 - crossbar; 2 - lower spring cup; 3 - lower longitudinal bar; 4...

Removal and installation the rear suspension
Removal. Place the car on a lift, turn off the ignition. Remove the rear wheel caps (if available) and loosen the rear wheel nuts. Place the gear shift lever...

Checking the technical condition of the rear suspension
Before checking, rinse all parts thoroughly. Protect rubber parts, bushings and protective coatings from solvents when washing. Springs. Check the elastic...

Shock absorber device
Front shock absorbers (figure 4-15) and the rear wheel suspension are non-separable and cannot be disassembled or repaired. Figure 4-15. Front suspension shock...

Checking shock absorbers on a stand
To determine the performance of the shock absorber, check its operating diagram on a dynamometer stand. Record the working diagrams according to the...

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