Checking and replacing the shock absorber GAZ-3110
Remove the corresponding wheel
Clean the protruding threaded part of the shock absorber rod 1, locknut 2 and nut 3 from dust and dirt.
Unscrew the locknut and the shock absorber upper mounting nut, holding the shock absorber rod from turning.
Remove the upper cup 4 of the cushion and the rubber cushion 5 from the rod.
Unscrew the two nuts securing the lower shock absorber hinge, holding the shock absorber from falling out.
Move the shock absorber down through the hole in the spring cup, remove the rod from the protective cap and remove the shock absorber.
The protective cap remains inside the spring.
Remove the lower rubber cushion and cushion cup from the shock absorber rod.
If necessary, press out 1 lower shock absorber joint through the mandrel.
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Remove the front wheel.
Holding the lock nut with a 17mm wrench, use the same wrench to unscrew the top nut.
Holding the shock absorber rod by the flats with a 6mm wrench, unscrew the locknut.
Remove the top washer with the rubber cushion from the rod.
Using a 13mm wrench, unscrew the nuts of the lower shock absorber mounting and remove it downwards.
Remove the rubber cushion and the lower washer from the shock absorber rod.
Inspection
Clean the shock absorber from dirt.
Inspect the shock absorber rod.
If the rod is bent or there are peelings of the chrome coating on the working surface, traces of corrosion, scuffing, damage to the threaded part or key flats, then the shock absorber must be replaced.
Install the shock absorber in a vertical position.
Check the condition of the shock absorber by moving the piston by the rod over the entire stroke length.
If jamming or lack of resistance is detected during the piston stroke, and obvious traces of fluid leakage through the oil seal are visible, the shock absorber must be replaced.
Check the condition of the rubber cushions.
Cushions that are torn, cracked, or have lost their elasticity must be replaced.
Cushions on the rod should be put on with a slight tension.
When installing a shock absorber, it is recommended to replace the cushions.