Check
1. Check the following parts.
A. Damage
B. Distortion, damage causing oil leaks and mal-
function
C. Damage and wear
2. Shock absorber operation check.
•
Pushing the piston rod, check that trac-
tion is uniform from the beginning to the
end of the stroke and that there is no
abnormal resistance or noise.
•
Push the piston rod to the end and un-
lock it. Make sure that it returns at a
constant speed from the beginning to
the end.
•
If the shock absorber operation fails,
replace it.
- DISCHARGE THE GAS COMPLETELY BEFORE DISPOS-
ING OF THE SHOCK ABSORBER.
Installation
1. Fit the rear shock absorber with the buffer washers and buffers and tighten the hexagon nuts.
Upper Section
Locking torques (N*m)
Rear shock absorber - Chassis (upper part) 34 ÷ 54
Locking torques (N*m)
Rear shock absorber for chassis (lower part)
34 ÷ 54
PORTER 1.3 16V Suspensions
SS - 721