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REAR SUSPENSION 2D – 3
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DIAGNOSIS
EXCESSIVE FRICTION CHECK
Check excessive friction in the rear suspension as follows:
1. With the aid of a helper, lift up on the rear bumper
and raise the vehicle as high as possible. Slowly
release the bumper and allow the car to assume
normal trim height.
2. Measure the distance from the floor to the center of
the bumper.
3. Push down on the bumper, release slowly, and al-
low the car to assume normal trim height.4. Measure the distance from the floor to the center of
the bumper.
The difference between the two measurements should be
less than 12.7 mm (0.50 inch). If the difference exceeds
this limit, inspect the control arms for damage or wear.
STRUT DAMPENER
A strut dampener is basically a shock absorber. However,
strut dampeners are easier to extend and retract by hand
than are shock absorbers.
Struts Seem Weak
ChecksAction
Check the tire pressures.Adjust the tire pressures to the specifications on the tire
placard.
Check the load conditions under which the vehicle is nor-
mally driven.Consult with the owner to confirm the owner’s understand-
ing of normal load conditions.
Check the compression and rebound effectiveness of the
strut dampener.Quickly push down and then lift up on the corner of the
bumper nearest the strut dampener being tested.
Compare the compression and rebound with those of a
similar vehicle that has an acceptable ride quality.
Replace the strut dampener, if needed.
Struts Are Noisy
ChecksAction
Check the mountings for looseness or damage.Tighten the strut dampener. Replace the strut dampener,
if needed.
Check the compression and rebound effectiveness of the
strut dampener.Quickly push down and then lift up on the corner of the
bumper nearest the strut dampener being tested.
Compare the compression and rebound with those of a
similar vehicle that has an acceptable ride quality.
Replace the strut dampener, if needed.
Leaks
ChecksAction
Check for a slight trace of fluid.The strut dampener is OK.
Check the seal cover on the fully extended strut.Replace the strut dampener.
Check for an excessive amount of fluid on the strut damp-
ener.Replace the strut dampener.
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2D – 4IREAR SUSPENSION
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COMPONENT LOCATOR
REAR SUSPENSION
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REAR SUSPENSION 2D – 5
DAEWOO V–121 BL4
1. Strut Mount Lock Nut
2. Strut Assembly–to–Body Nut
3. Strut Mount
4. Upper Spring Seat
5. Rear Spring
6. Strut Dampener Dust Cover
7. Hollow Bumper
8. Lower Spring Insulation Ring
9. Rear Strut Dampener
10. Strut Assembly–to–Knuckle Bolt
11. Strut Assembly–to–Knuckle Nut
12. Spindle Assembly
13. Brake Disc
14. Stabilizer Shaft Clamp Bolt
15. Stabilizer Shaft Clamp16. Stabilizer Shaft Insulator
17. Stabilizer Shaft
18. Stabilizer Shaft–to–Stabilizer Link Nut
19. Stabilizer Link
20. Rear Parallel Link–to–Knuckle Bolt
21. Rear Parallel Link
22. Trailing Link
23. Front Parallel Link
24. Trailing Link Bracket
25. Rear Crossmember–to–body Bolts
26. Rear Crossmember
27. Rear Crossmember Cover
28. Toe–in Adjustment Bolt
29. ABS Wiring Cover
30. Rear Drum
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2D – 6IREAR SUSPENSION
DAEWOO V–121 BL4
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
ON–VEHICLE SERVICE
STRUT ASSEMBLY
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the trunk carpeting that covers the rear
strut mounting nuts. For station wagons, remove
the panels that cover the luggage compartment
wheelhouse trim panel (wagon). Refer to Section
9G, Interior Trim.
2. Remove the rear strut mounting nuts.
3. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
4. Remove the wheel. Refer to Section 2E, Tires and
Wheels.
5. Disconnect the parking brake. Refer to Section 4G,
Parking Brake.
Important : On vehicles equipped with rear drum brakes,
the brake hose will easily disconnect from the strut assem-
bly as the assembly is being removed from the vehicle. On
vehicles equipped with rear disc brakes, the brake hose
can be disconnected from the strut assembly at any time.
6. Remove the clip that holds the brake hose to the
strut assembly.
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REAR SUSPENSION 2D – 7
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7. Remove the stabilizer link–to–strut assembly nut
and disconnect the stabilizer link from the strut as-
sembly.
8. Remove the knuckle–to–strut assembly nuts and
the bolts.
9. On vehicles equipped with rear drum brakes, lower
the strut assembly and separate the brake line from
the strut assembly.
10. Remove the rear strut assembly from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
Important : On vehicles equipped with rear drum brakes,
the brake hose will easily connect to the strut assembly as
the assembly is being installed into the vehicle. On ve-
hicles equipped with rear disc brakes, the brake hose can
be connected to the strut assembly at any time after the
strut assembly has been installed into the vehicle.
1. Install the rear strut assembly into the vehicle. On
vehicles equipped with rear drum brakes, secure
the brake line into the holder as the assembly goes
into place.
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2D – 8IREAR SUSPENSION
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2. Secure the strut assembly by loosely attaching the
strut mount–to–body nuts.
3. Install the knuckle–to–strut assembly nuts and
bolts. Do not tighten.
4. Install the clip holding the brake hose to the strut
assembly.
Tighten
Tighten the knuckle–to–strut assembly nuts to 100
NSm (74 lb–ft).
5. Connect the stabilizer link to the strut assembly and
install the stabilizer link–to–strut assembly nut.
Tighten
Tighten the stabilizer link–to–strut assembly nut to 47
NSm (35 lb–ft).
6. Connect the parking brake. Refer to Section 4G,
Parking Brake.
7. Install the wheel. Refer to Section 2E, Tires and
Wheels.
8. Lower the vehicle.
Tighten
Tighten the strut mount–to–body nuts to 30 NSm (22
lb–ft).
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REAR SUSPENSION 2D – 9
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9. Install the trunk carpeting over the rear strut mount-
ing nuts. For station wagons, remove the panels
that cover the luggage compartment wheelhouse
trim panel (wagon). Refer to Section 9G, Interior
Trim.
KNUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
2. Remove the wheel. Refer to Section 2E, Tires and
Wheels.
3. On vehicles equipped with the antilock braking sys-
tem, remove the ABS speed sensor. Refer to Sec-
tion 4F, Antilock Brake System.
4. On vehicles equipped with rear disc brakes, remove
the rear brake caliper from the knuckle assembly.
Refer to Section 4E1, Rear Disc Brakes.
5. Disconnect the parking brake from the knuckle as-
sembly. Refer to Section 4G, Parking Brake.
6. Disconnect the front parallel link from the knuckle.
Refer to ”Front Parallel Link” in this section.
7. Disconnect the rear parallel link from the knuckle.
Refer to ”Rear Parallel Link” in this section.
8. Disconnect the rear trailing link from the rear
knuckle. Refer to ”Rear Trailing Link” in this sec-
tion.
9. On vehicles equipped with rear drum brakes, re-
move the clip that secures the brake line to the
strut assembly.
10. On vehicles equipped with rear drum brakes, dis-
connect the brake line from the knuckle assembly.
Refer to Section 4E2, Rear Drum Brakes.
11. Remove the rear knuckle–to–strut assembly nuts
and the bolts.
12. Disconnect the brake line from the strut assembly
and remove the rear knuckle from the strut assem-
bly.
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2D – 10IREAR SUSPENSION
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Installation Procedure
1. Install the rear knuckle into the vehicle and install
the brake line into the strut assembly bracket.
2. Install the knuckle–to–strut assembly bolts and
nuts. Do not tighten.
3. Install the clip securing the brake line to the strut
assembly.
4. Tighten the knuckle–to–strut assembly nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the knuckle–to–strut assembly nuts to 100
NSm (74 lb–ft).
5. Connect the rear trailing link to the rear knuckle.
Refer to ”Rear Trailing Link” in this section.
6. Connect the rear parallel link to the knuckle. Refer
to ”Rear Parallel Link” in this section.
7. Connect the front parallel link to the knuckle. Refer
to ”Front Parallel Link” in this section.
8. Connect the parking brake to the knuckle assembly.
Refer to Section 4G, Parking Brake.
9. On vehicles equipped with rear drum brakes, con-
nect the brake line to the knuckle assembly. On
vehicles equipped with rear disc brakes, install the
rear brake caliper onto the knuckle assembly. Refer
to Section 4E1, Rear Disc Brakes.
10. On vehicles equipped with the antilock braking sys-
tem, install the ABS speed sensor. Refer to Section
4F, Antilock Brake System.
11. Install the wheel. Refer to Section 2E, Tires and
Wheels.
12. Lower the vehicle.
TRAILING LINK
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
2. Remove the rear trailing link–to–rear knuckle nut.
3. Remove the rear trailing link–to–trailing link bracket
nut and the rear trailing link–to–knuckle bolt.
4. Remove the rear trailing link.