1204. Remove the left and right rear strut assembly
(1) Remove the threaded connect of the rear strut assembly and rear brake assembly
(2) Remove the 3 nuts attaching the rear suspension upper mount to the body
Caution: reliable object shall be used to support the rear brake assembly! Make sure that the
brake pipeline is not affected or damaged!
5. Disassembly the left, right rear strut assembly
(1) Set the rear strut assembly with special tool. Remove the nut on the top of the
rear shock absorber piston
Caution: The spring may rebound!
(2) Remove the rear suspension upper mount, rear suspension upper mount cushion,
rear suspension spring upper insulator, rear suspension spring, rear shock absorber
cushion, rear shock absorber dust preventing sleeve, rear suspension spring lower insulator in order
6. The assembly is in the reverse order of the disassembly.
Caution:
(1) when installing the nut on the shock absorber piston rod upper end, use special fixture
and be careful that the spring may rebound!
Torque : 32~38N.m
(2) Rear strut assembly to body thread torque : 32~38 N.m
(3) Strut assembly to rear brake assembly thread torque : 81~96 N.m
(4) Install the ABS rear wheel sensor and the secure the signal wire
(5) When securing the brake line, make sure that the brake line does not interfere with
other parts
(6) Wheel nut torque : 95~115N.m
(7) Check the brake system for leakage, bleed air in the brake system as necessary
(8) Check whether the ABS signal is normal
(9) Check rear wheel alignment, adjust it as necessary
360(I) Front Sheet Metal, Cowl PartsThe main function of the front sheet metal and the cowl parts is forming an engine compartment to supply the
engine and accessories with a protective cover and to absorb the most energy when vehicle encounters
frontal impaction, protecting mud from being splashed by the front wheels, and meeting the requirements of
body design in appearance. It is mainly composed of front cross member assembly, LH/RH front mud guard
and front side member assembly, engine hood front support plate assembly, hood lock bracket assembly,
cowl assembly, cowl upper assembly.
1. Front Cross Member Assembly
The front cross member assembly is mainly composed of the front cross member welding sub-assembly,
front cross member bottom plate assembly, LH/RH side member end plate by welding them together, and its
dismantle diagram as shown in the Figure 5-2.
2. Lh/Rh Front Mudguard And Front Side Member Assembly
LH/RH front mud guard and front side member assembly is mainly composed of LH/RH front mudguards
and LH/RH side members by welding them together.
It is mainly used to mount some mounting brackets such as the engine LH/RH side suspension bracket, LH/
RH front suspension shock absorber bracket, etc. and to mount the LH/RH front fenders.
3. Engine Hood Front Support Plate Assembly
Engine hood front support plate is mainly composed of LH/RH headlamp mounting bracket assembly, hood
front support plate sub-assembly, and LH/RH front support plate reinforcement, by welding them together.
Engine hood front support plate assembly is used to mount radiator, engine hood lock, radiator grille, front
bumper, and headlamp.
4. Engine Hood Lock Bracket Assembly
Engine hood lock bracket assembly is used to mount the engine hood lock, also to strengthen the intensity and
rigidity of the front body by connecting the engine hood front support plate and front cross member.
5. Cowl Assembly
Cowl assembly is mainly composed of cowl inner and outer plate assembly and cowl lower cross member, by
welding them together.
Cowl assembly and front floor, LH/RH front mud guard (LH/RH front pillar), cowl upper baffle is welded
together, which forms a framework with great torsional strength. It generates great resistance to lateral
impact and rolled deformation.
Cowl inner and outer plate assembly is sandwich structure. 3mm of asphalt plate lies in the interlayer, which
is to cut off the noise and heat generated from the engine.
3702. Crashed By Outside Force Ahead Or From The Left Side (Figure 5-14)
Figure 5-14 Crashed By Outside Force Ahead Or From The Left Side
Figure 5-14 shows the situation when the front is pressed or the left side is crashed by outside force. Under
this kind of situation, the outside force spreads from the left (or right) of the hood to the front suspension
mounting place, to get this part easily deformed.
3. Crashed By Outside Force Forming An Angle To The Center Line Of The Vehicle (Figure 5-
15)
FIGURE 5-15 Outside Force Forming An Angle to The Center Line of The Vehicle
Figure 5-15 shows the situation when it is crashed by outside force forming an angle to the centerline of the
vehicle. When the force is too great, the hood bottom and the front window side column will be affected.Outside force
