Shock absorbers are used to dampen suspension vibrations

Protruding from the shock absorbers, the upper parts of the rods are protected from dirt by rubber caps.

If squeaks, knocks occur when driving off-road, then you need to check the condition of the shock absorbers.

Inspect shock absorber rod.

If the stem is bent or there are delaminations of the chrome coating on the working surface, traces of corrosion, scuffing, damage to the threaded part or wrench flats, then the shock absorber must be replaced.

Set the shock absorber to a vertical position.

Shock absorber: 1 — stem with lug; 2 - anther; 3 - washer; 4 - tank nut; 5 - gland clip; 6 - stem gland; 7 - ring; 8 - spring; 9 - rod guide with bushing; 10 - tank; 11—cylinder; 12,16 and 22 - restrictive plates; 13 and 18 - plates; 14 - piston; 15 and 21 - disks; 17— return valve nut; 19 - compression valve housing; 20 - compression valve bolt; 23 - compression valve nut

Check the condition of the shock absorber by moving the piston by the rod for the entire stroke.

If jamming or lack of resistance is found throughout the piston stroke, and obvious traces of fluid leakage through the stuffing box are visible, the shock absorber must be replaced.

Replacing the front shock absorber

Jack up and remove the front wheel of the car. If we are working on a viewing ditch, this can be omitted.

Replacement of Gazelle suspension shock absorbers

With the “19” head, unscrew the nut of the shock absorber lower mounting bolt.

Replacement of Gazelle suspension shock absorbers

Remove the outer washer.

Replacement of Gazelle suspension shock absorbers

We do the same with the upper shock absorber mount

Replacement of Gazelle suspension shock absorbers

Remove shock absorber

Replacement of Gazelle suspension shock absorbers

Remove the inner washers

Remove the rubber bushings from the shock absorber eye

Replacement of Gazelle suspension shock absorbers

We install a new shock absorber with new rubber bushings in reverse order. Similarly, we replace the shock absorber on the other side of the car.

Replacing the rear shock absorber

It is more convenient to work on a viewing ditch.

Replacement of Gazelle suspension shock absorbers

With the “19” head, unscrew the nut of the lower shock absorber mounting.

Replacement of Gazelle suspension shock absorbers

Remove the washer.

Replacement of Gazelle suspension shock absorbers

We do the same with the upper shock absorber mount.

Replacement of Gazelle suspension shock absorbers

Remove the shock absorber from both studs.

Replacement of Gazelle suspension shock absorbers

Another washer is installed on the upper shock mount stud

Remove the rubber bushings from the shock absorber lugs

Replacement of Gazelle suspension shock absorbers

Check the shock absorbers for the absence of damage, and check their work.

It is advisable to change rubber bushings.