248 SUSPENSION AND STEERING
Rear leaf spring to knuckle attachment—1984 and
later
12. Lower the jack and position the con
trol arm for the link bolt installation. Install
the link bolt, rubber cushions, and retainers.
Install the castellated nut on the link bolt and
secure with a cotter pin.
13. Raise the spring and remove the C-
clamp and chain.
14. Repeat the above operation on the
other side.
15. Lower the car.
Shock Absorbers
BOUNCE TEST
Each shock absorber can be tested by bounc-
ing the corner of the vehicle until maximum
up and down movement is obtained. Release
the car. It should stop bouncing in one or two
bounces. Compare both front corners or both
rear corners but do not compare the front to
the rear. If one corner bounces longer than
the other it should be inspected for damage
and possibly be replaced.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1.
Remove the upper shock absorber bolt
and nut.
2. Remove the lower mounting nut and
lockwasher.
3. Slide the upper eye of the shock ab
sorber out of the frame bracket.
4. Pull the lower eye off the strut rod shaft
and remove the rubber grommets.
5. To install, position the upper shock ab
sorber eye in the frame mounting bracket and
install the bolt, lockwasher, and nut.
6. Install the inner rubber grommet and
then the shock absorber eye on the strut rod
shaft. Install the outer grommet, washer,
lockwasher, and nut.
7. Torque the upper nut to 40-60 ft. Ibs.
and the lower nut to 50-60 ft. Ibs.
DISPOSAL OF PRESSURIZED SHOCK
ABSORBERS
1984 and Later
Due to the high pressure of gas it is advised
that, upon scrapping or disposal of these shock
absorbers, the pressure be released. This is
carried out as follows:
1. Clamp shock in vise with piston rod
pointing down.
2. Measure approx. 10-15 mm (0.5 in.)
from bottom of shock and drill an approx. 5
mm hole so the gas can escape.
3. Measure approx. 140-150 mm (5.5-6.0
in.) from first hole and drill an approx. 5 mm
hole to facilitate drainage of oil. Drain shock
completely, then dispose of in the normal
manner.
NOTE:
All models equipped with the Z-51
suspension use pressurized gas shock ab-
sorbers.
10-15
mm 10.5
in.l
BOTTOM
-DRILL THIS
HOLE FIRST
140-150 mm
(5.5-6.0 in.]
-DRILL THIS
HOLE LAST
TO HELP AVOID
PERSONAL INJURY
DUE TO EXPLOSION
DO NOT APPLY
HEAT OR FIRE.
Drill holes as shown to
relieve pressure in gas-filled shock absorbers
before disposal on 1984 and later models. Gas
shocks can be recognized by the warning label
attached
Strut Rod and Bracket
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1. Jack the rear of the car high enough to
allow working clearance.
2. Disconnect the lower shock absorber
eye from the strut rod shaft.
3. Remove the strut rod shaft cotter pin
and nut. Drive the shaft out of the spindle
support.
SPRING
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OIL AND GAS
UNDER HIGH
PRESSURE
