Removal and installation of rear shock absorber GAZ-3110
The main reasons for replacing shock absorbers are ineffective damping of vibrations, knocking in the suspension, leakage of shock absorber fluid
Install the car on a lift or inspection ditch.
The shock absorber is removed with the rear suspension loaded
If the car is installed on a ditch, then install supports under the front wheels, lift the rear of the car and place it on supports.
Install a jack (preferably hydraulic) under the spring pad and, lifting it, load the suspension.
If the car is installed on a lift, then place a stable support under the spring pad and, carefully lowering the car, load the suspension.
Empty the luggage compartment, unscrew the mat blocking access to the upper shock absorber mount.
Unscrew the lock nut, then the fastening nut, holding the rod by the flats to prevent it from turning.
Remove the shock absorber cup and upper cushion.
Unscrew nut 1 of the lower shock absorber mounting.
Remove spring washer 2, thrust washer 4, outer bushing 3 of the shock absorber eye.
Remove the shock absorber from the lower mounting stud and pull it down.
Remove the inner bushing of the shock absorber eye.
Remove the lower cushions and the upper mounting cup from the shock absorber.
Install the shock absorber in the reverse order of removal. Before installation, pull the shock absorber rod up.
Tighten the fastening nuts while the rear suspension is loaded.
