4. Remove the support of the front suspension A.
5.Remove the bushing and the upper seat of the
front spring B.
6.Remove the spiral spring, dust guard and rubber
buffer from the shock absorber.
Check
Check the following parts:
A = Damaged rubber part
B = Endless screw bushing
C = Damage or twisting
D = Wear
E = Twisting and breaking
F = Flattening
G = Oil leak
Shock absorber operation check
1. While pressing the shock absorber stem, check
that compression is uniform along the whole travel,
and that there is no abnormal resistance or noise.
2. Check for the same conditions with the stem
extended. Check that it returns at a constant speed
from the beginning to the end.
3. If the shock absorber operation fails, replace it.
- DISCHARGE ALL THE GAS BEFORE DISPOSING OF THE
SHOCK ABSORBER.
Front arms removal
Suspension lower arm
PORTER 1.3 16V Suspensions
SS - 695