| Item name | Spare part part number | Description |
| 1 | - | Self-locking nut |
| 2 | - | elastic washer |
| 3 | - | Upper support assembly |
| 4 | - | Elastic sleeve (selected) |
| 5 | - | Spring insulator |
| 6 | - | buffer washer |
| 7 | - | Auxiliary device elastic element |
| 8 | - | dust tube |
| 9 | - | buffer cap |
| 10 | - | Spring |
| 11 | - | shock absorber |
| 12 | - | shock absorber rod |
| 13 | - | Self-locking nut (3 pcs.) |
| 14 | - | Sleeve |
The spring damper module includes a shock absorber, a spring, and an upper support.
Shock absorber
The shock assembly is a twin-tube design in which a conventional spring is installed in a welded spring seat on the shock tube. The lower end of the shock has a bushing that attaches to the lower control arm with a bolt and nut.
The damping capacity of the shock absorber is determined by the limitation of 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 provides damping of vibrations that occur when the car is moving on rough roads. A seal is installed at the point where the shock absorber rod exits the shock absorber body, which does not allow fluid to flow out of the shock absorber and prevents dirt and moisture from penetrating into the shock absorber. In addition, this seal contains a stem 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 mount from contacting the top of the shock when the suspension is fully compressed, and also helps to tune the suspension.
Spring and top support
The spring to be installed depends on the specification of the vehicle. Each spring is color coded for 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 prevents the spring from rotating. The opposite end of the spring is in the spring insulator which is mounted in the top support. The spring isolator is made of rubber and prevents noise from the shock absorber and spring being stretched/compressed from being transmitted to the car body.
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 top support is attached 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 insulator and the upper support. Elastic bushings control the length of the spring, maintaining the correct height of the cladding. The elastic bushings are color coded and come with a spare spring.
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