Contents: Shock absorber ⇩ Spring and upper support ⇩
| Item name | Spare part catalog number | Description |
| 1 | - | Self-locking nut |
| 2 | - | Elastic washer |
| 3 | - | Upper support assembly |
| 4 | - | Elastic bushing (selective) |
| 5 | - | Spring insulator |
| 6 | - | Buffer washer |
| 7 | - | Auxiliary device of elastic element |
| 8 | - | Dust protection tube |
| 9 | - | Buffer cover |
| 10 | - | Spring |
| 11 | - | Shock absorber |
| 12 | - | Shock absorber rod |
| 13 | - | Self-locking nut (3 pcs.) |
| 14 | - | Sleeve |
The spring shock absorber module includes the shock absorber, spring and upper support.
Shock absorber
The shock absorber assembly is a twin-tube design in which a conventional spring is mounted in a welded spring socket on the shock absorber tube. The lower end of the shock absorber has a bushing that is attached to the lower control arm with a bolt and nut.
The damping capacity of the shock absorber is determined by limiting the flow of the working fluid through the internal channels of the shock absorber. The movement of the rod along the axis of the shock absorber is limited by the flow of fluid through the channels. This ensures the damping of vibrations that occur when the car is moving on an uneven road. At the point where the shock absorber rod exits the shock absorber body, a seal is installed that does not allow the fluid to leak out of the shock absorber and prevents dirt and moisture from penetrating into the shock absorber. In addition, this seal contains a rod cleaner.
The shock absorber rod passes through the central hole of the upper support. The outer end of the rod is threaded. A self-locking nut secures the shock absorber rod to the upper support.
The auxiliary device of the elastic element is installed on the shock absorber rod. It prevents the upper support from contacting the upper part of the shock absorber when the suspension is fully compressed, and also helps to adjust the suspension.
Spring and upper support
The spring to be installed depends on the vehicle specification. Each spring is color coded to indicate its rating and installation conditions.
The spring is located in the spring seat, which is an integral part of the shock absorber body. The design of the spring seat does not allow the spring to rotate. The opposite end of the spring is located in the spring insulator, which is installed in the upper support. The spring insulator is made of rubber and prevents the transmission of noise to the car body, which occurs when the shock absorber and spring are stretched/compressed.
The upper support is provided with a bushing and elastic washer, which are located between the upper support plate and the shock absorber rod. A self-locking nut secures the shock absorber rod to the upper support. The upper support is secured to the body on the chassis with 3 built-in studs and self-locking nuts.
The spring is equipped with elastic bushings, which are located between the spring isolator and the upper support. The elastic bushings control the length of the spring, maintaining the correct height of the lining. The elastic bushings are color coded and are supplied with a spare spring.
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