When it is necessary to change racks on "Prioru" and how to make their replacement?

If, while driving, you hear strange sounds (deaf clicks with clicks) in the area of the wheel arches, you know, it's time to change the rear or front pillars. What is noteworthy, at high speeds these sounds are not audible, while at 20 kilometers per hour, especially on pits, the blows seem daunting. In this article, we'll talk about how to change racks to "Prior" and whether it is possible to diagnose the breakdown yourself.

Car diagnostics

It should be noted that with the self-checking of the running gear of the car it is quite difficult to detect a true breakdown, if only because a deaf sound in the arches can cause not only broken racks. On "Prior" many car owners order full professional diagnostics. So you will not only save time, but also reveal a few more breakdowns in the car, perhaps not as significant. What is noteworthy, not the rack itself is out of action, but only its depreciation part. But it is simply impossible to repair it, the only way out is to buy and install a new part. However, unlike the diagnostics, it is possible to install new front racks on the "Prior" without the help of professionals. It is enough to have a minimum set of spanners, a jack and basic knowledge.

Instructions on how to install racks on the "Prior"

Prices for similar services in car repair shops are sometimes amazing, so it's best to give the car a few hours of your time and replace everything yourself.

The whole spectrum of works is concluded in several stages:

1. Preparation for the process . At this stage, you need to take a jack and put the car on a flat asphalt surface. Remember that you can lift the vehicle only when the first gear or manual brake is engaged. The jack must lie on a hard surface.
2. Removal of the defective part . In order to dismantle the rack, the "Prioru" is preparing the cylinder keys, with the help of which the wheel is removed. After unscrewing the nuts, all brake mechanisms suspended from the beam must be removed. After releasing the shock absorber rods from the upper fastening and disconnect the tips of the steering rod. This is done with a special puller. But before doing this, unscrew the steering nuts and the ball joint. Then you need to open the hood and unscrew the bolts that secure the top of the rack to the "Prior". They should be three on each side (if the pair of shock absorbers changes).
3. Installing a new part . At this stage you should not have any problems with the installation, because the whole process is done in the same way.

Conclusion

As you can see, the process of installing the rack on the "Prior" is not as complex as it might seem at first glance. By making this change once, you gain experience for the rest of your life and each time will improve your acquired skills and knowledge. Agree, it is better to understand and do it once than to pay for such services to a service center all your life.

And at last about the cost. Buy a rack on the "Prior" can be at a very different price. Basically, the values range from 600 to 1600 rubles.