Car front suspension Skoda Rapid 1

Technical data
Main technical characteristics of the front suspension Wheels and tires Allowed combinations of wheels and tires. Tire marking

Front suspension assembly
Note. In the figure below, the suspension elements are shown without a shock absorber strut. 1. Subframe assembly 2. Fastening bolt, tightening torque 20 Nm +90° 3. Self-locking fastening nut, 40 Nm 4. Stabilizer bar 5....

Raising the wheel alignment to the vehicle's curb weight position
Note. Necessary special devices control and measuring devices, as well as auxiliary means: Device for removing and installing engine and gearbox e.g. -VAG 1383/A-. Mounting clamp -T10038-. Holder-T10149-. Note. All...

Installing the subframe in the service position
Attention. Set the steering wheel to the straight ahead position. Make sure that the steering wheel and front steering wheels do not turn during work. 1. Fix the steering wheel to the straight-ahead position using...

Replacing the ball joint of the lower arm of the front suspension — removal and installation
Removing 1. Remove the front wheels. 2. Loosen the fastening nuts (arrows) ball joint to the lever, as shown in the figure below. 3. Pull down and disconnect the front suspension arm from the ball joint. 4. Install a...

The lower arm of the front suspension assembly — removal and installation
Removing 1. Remove the front wheel assembly. 2. Unscrew the nuts securing the lower arm of the front suspension to the ball joint (arrows), as shown in the figure below. 3. Unscrew the fastening bolt (arrow 1) and...

Replacing the silent blocks of the lower arm of the front suspension
Extrusion 1. Remove the lower front suspension arm assembly. 2. Install and secure the lower arm in a vise as shown in the figure below. 3. Using a set of special tools, press the front silent block out of the lower arm...

Anti-roll bar — removal and installation
Removing 1. Disconnect the front section of the exhaust pipe assembly. 2. Unscrew the fastening bolts (2) And (3) oscillating bearing of the gearbox, as shown in the figure below. 3. Unscrew the bolts of the mounting...

Anti-roll bar bushings — replacing bushings
Removing 1. Remove the right drive shaft from the gearbox and hang it with a piece of wire. 2. Unscrew the fastening bolts, shown in the figure below by arrows, on both sides. 3. Remove the mounting clamp from the...

Subframe assembly — removal and installation
Removing 1. Remove the front suspension lower arm assembly (see relevant section in this chapter). 2. Loosen the fastening nuts (1) racks to the anti-roll bar on the right and left side, as shown in the figure below. 3....

Shock absorber — appearance
1. Steering knuckle 2. Fastening nut, tightening torque 60 Nm + 90° 3. Adjusting bolt of fastening of a rack 4. Shock absorber 5. Stroke limiter 6. Dust 7. Lid 8. Self-locking shock absorber mounting nut, tightening...

Removal and installation of a shock-absorber rack
Removing 1. Remove the outer constant velocity joint from the wheel hub (see the relevant section in chapter Drive shafts ). 2. Connect the lower arm of the front suspension to the ball joint. You can use old fastening...

Disassembly and assembly of the shock absorber strut
Disassembly Note. Necessary special devices, control and measuring devices, as well as auxiliary means: Device for compressing a coiled spring, e.g. -VAG 1752/1-. Spring holder e.g. -VAG 1752/5-. Shock absorber set...

Checking the technical condition of the shock absorber
Shock absorber leaks Minor oil leak (fogging) on the piston rod seal is not a reason to replace the shock absorber. If the oil stain is visible (but it is dull or dried with dust) and does not extend further from the...

Shock Absorber Disposal
Necessary special devices, control and measuring devices, as well as auxiliary means: Drill ∅ 3 mm (standard type). Drill ∅ 6 mm (standard type). Protective glasses (standard type). Receiving vessel for collecting oil...

Steering knuckle assembly — removal and installation
Removing 1. Unscrew the nut securing the drive shaft to the wheel hub. 2. To turn away fastening nuts and to remove a forward wheel. 3. Loosen the fastening nut (1) stabilizer links to the anti-roll bar as shown in the...

Front wheel hub — removal and installation
Removing 1. Unscrew the nut securing the drive shaft to the wheel hub. 2. To turn away fastening nuts and to remove a forward wheel. 3. Loosen the fastening nut (1) stabilizer links to the anti-roll bar as shown in the...

Wheel alignment
Vehicle wheel alignment may only be measured with a device approved by the vehicle manufacturer. With each measurement, the front and rear axles should be checked. Otherwise, it will not be possible to ensure that the...

Front axle wheels
Collapse The camber angle of the wheel cannot be adjusted, but it is only possible to align it. If the values are out of tolerance, the cross slope of the vehicle must first be checked and, if necessary, corrected. The...

Rear axle wheels
Convergence Note. The total convergence of the rear axle wheels cannot be adjusted. However, it is possible to equalize the individual toe-in values evenly by moving the rear axle beam support brackets. 1. Loosen all...