At the dawn of the automotive industry, cars were simple design from the frame, wheels, engine and seat. They were designed only for movement from one point to another, and there could be no talk of any comfort.
Nevertheless, time passed, the design of the car was improved, the needs of consumers changed. Over time, useful elements such as a closed body, interior heating, power windows and so on began to appear.
Today it is difficult to imagine a car without a suspension system. She is present not only on passenger cars, but also on trucks, buses, trolleybuses, other types of transport. Exactly suspension allows the vehicle to move smoothly and soften road bumps... Without this system, driving would be unrealistic. Vibrations, like noise, cause significant harm to the human body.
Varieties of car suspension systems
Today there are two types of car suspension - dependent and independent. They differ in design, comfort and maintenance cost. It should be noted that the dependent suspension can be used both on passenger cars and trucks, and the independent system is used only on passenger cars. There is only one explanation for this - independent suspension does not withstand heavy loads and is expensive to maintain, which is unacceptable for commercial vehicles.
Quite often on passenger cars both types of suspension are applied simultaneously. An independent suspension is installed on the front axle, and dependent or semi-dependent on the rear. This was done in order to reduce the cost of construction and reduce maintenance costs.
In turn, the independent suspension system is divided into several varieties, depending on the design:
- McPherson;
- oscillating axle system;
- with double levers;
- oblique arm system;
- with longitudinal and transverse levers;
- torsion system;
- trailing arm system;
- air suspension;
- adaptive suspension system.
As you can see, there are many varieties. But, as practice shows, about 50% of cars that drive on the roads Russian Federation, have roughly the same combination of MacPherson strings on the front axle and a dependent or semi-dependent rear axle system. This is explained quite simply. The fact is that such a combination has a fairly high degree of reliability and endurance. Moreover, it is simple and inexpensive to maintain.
The above combination is specific to. If we talk about air suspension or multi-link, then they can most often be seen on more expensive, prestigious cars. Of course, they provide more comfort and better handling, but their cost is quite high.
Hyundai Solaris suspension
A great example budget car with the classic combination of MacPherson strut front and semi-dependent rear system is. Recall that this car has been sold on the market of the Russian Federation since 2010 and in five years has managed to fall in love with an ordinary car enthusiast due to its excellent value for money.
The suspension of the Hyundai Solaris car, despite its simplicity, provides both good handling, comfort and reliability.
This was achieved through the use of high-quality system elements. As practice shows, even on not very high-quality roads of the CIS, Solaris is able to "nurse" a sufficiently long distance without significant repair of the suspension.
However, there are also some disadvantages in this car... So, some car owners note that the rear suspension of the Hyundai Solaris is excessively soft. This is manifested in the fact that with a full load of the trunk and interior vehicle sags heavily. It is quite simple to treat this problem.
Many manufacturers of non-standard spare parts offer to purchase a set of springs and shock absorbers of increased rigidity, which allows you to quickly solve the problem. But, in this case, you will have to sacrifice some degree of comfort.
Such a solution to the problem rear suspension also allows you to significantly improve its controllability. The fact is that in the pursuit of comfort, we had to sacrifice handling. As a result, with a sufficiently active drive, the stern of the car strives to slip into a skid, and sways strongly on irregularities. This fact forces car owners to change shock absorbers and springs for stiffer ones, which removes swaying and excessive softness.
Many car owners are interested in the question of what is rear suspension Hyundai Solaris? To know the answer to this question, you need to understand the design features of this element of the car. This issue will be discussed in detail in today's article. Having carefully studied the material presented, you will be able to disassemble rear suspension of Solaris,without the help of qualified mechanics.
Component elements
The rear suspension provides a smooth movement of the car, along the way leveling the unevenness of the roadway. In fact, the front suspension is more complex than the rear. It will be useful for a novice car enthusiast to have the concept of the device and the principle of operation of this mechanical element.
Rear suspension Solaris consists of:
- Beams, which is the main element;
- Lever fastener;
- Shock absorber;
- Spring element;
- Lever;
- Hub unit;
- Lining bottom and top springs;
- Buffer washers.
Rear suspension Solarissemi-dependent spring type. Its design includes a reinforced beam and shock absorbers. The arms are equipped with edges on which the wheel axles and support clips are located. In the front part, the levers are equipped with welded bushings, where the silent blocks connecting the beam and the body are located. Springs act as elastic elements.
Spring
IN rear suspension Solaristhe spring is supported by special high-quality rubber pads. IN rear suspension Solaristhe lower turn has a smaller diameter than the upper one.
Springs are classified according to their stiffness values. To define a class, constructors color the elements with different colours... Springs of the same class and model are used on each side. When replacing the springs, do not install elements that differ from the class of previously installed parts. The function of the limiter during compression is performed by buffers installed in the center of the upper support element.
The shock absorbers are equipped with special lugs at the bottom and top. They contain metal or rubber hinges. In the inner part of the hinge there is a bushing, with a passing bolt, as a fastening element between the body and the shock absorber. The front suspension of the Hyundai Solaris has bearings located in the hub assembly. This unit does not require regular lubrication, and if it breaks down, it is replaced.
The rear axle wheels have a fixed position and are not adjustable. They can be checked using special equipment to identify deviations from the norm. If, after checking, discrepancies with the initial values \u200b\u200bare revealed, then it is necessary to diagnose these parts.
Additional Information
The considered data show that the assembly and disassembly work of individual elements rear suspension Solarisare relatively easy. The main condition for performing installation and dismantling works is the availability of the necessary equipment.
Suspension
Most car enthusiasts modify their own rear suspension of Solaris.Such an event involves the use of high quality parts. In some cases, car owners install reinforced springs, which is quite justified based on the unsatisfactory quality of the road surface in the Russian regions.
Improvement rear suspension Solaris makes sense to do only when necessary. Such cases include the constant operation of the car for poor road surface or in off-road conditions. Unreasonable gain rear suspension Solarisusually leads to unnecessary financial costs, spending money in this case is pointless and ineffective.
161 169 ..Checking the technical condition of rear suspension parts on a car - Hyundai Solaris
Carry out all checks and work from the bottom of the vehicle, installed on a lift or inspection ditch (with the rear wheels suspended).
Find out if there are any cracks on the suspension parts or traces of rubbing against road obstacles or the body, deformation of the rear body parts in the attachment points of the suspension components and parts.
Check the condition of the rubber-metal joints (silent blocks), suspension springs and shock absorbers.
Rubber-metal hinges and rubber parts must be replaced in case of ruptures and one-sided bulging of rubber, as well as when cutting their end surfaces.
On rubber suspension parts it is not allowed:
- signs of rubber aging;
- mechanical damage.
On rubber-metal hinges are not allowed:
- signs of aging, cracks;
- unilateral bulging of the rubber mass.
Replace defective parts.
Check if mechanical damage (deformations, cracks, etc.) of suspension elements.
When checking, carefully inspect the following.
1. Rubber grommets and tightening threaded connections lower ...
2.… and upper shock mountings.
3. Check the status protective covers shock absorbers.
4. Lower the boot and check the damper rod. Fluid flows along the stem are not allowed.
5. Rubber-metal hinges (silent blocks) of the rear suspension beams.
6. Rear wheel hub bearings.
7. Springs and bumpers of the compression of the rear suspension.
Solaris suspension upgrades at home are of interest to many car owners. How to do it yourself, what tools are needed for this and what parts to use, we will understand in detail in this material.
Almost every Hyundai Solaris owner, after a while of the car's operation, asks the question: how to upgrade the suspension? It is not difficult to do this, but it is important to responsibly and competently approach the solution of the problem. Problems with undercarriage Hyundai solaris usually occur when driving on bumps, of which there are a lot in our country. Changes in the suspension can be different and they usually depend on the capabilities and requirements of the owner for his own car.
Existing problems
In all forums dedicated to Hyundai Solaris, car owners discuss design flaws in the rear suspension. The automaker assures that after
Hyundai Solaris Suspension
the previous models took into account the wishes of motorists and everything was corrected, but the models of the early years of production require certain changes. Owners have a lot of complaints about yawing cars when driving at speeds over 80 km / h. Experts have determined that this is due to the poor design of the rear shock absorbers.
We all realize that there is no perfect car in every sense, but everyone wants to have a car with a minimum of flaws. After a certain operating period, the weakness of the hub bearings may appear, and it may also buzz steering rack... Subsequently, the steering wheel will begin to beat, and the tips will wear out faster. To avoid the problem, certain elements need to be modified.
How do flaws appear?
Many owners korean cars start to modernize the Hyundai Solaris suspension in order to increase stability on high speeds... Especially a lot of complaints are caused by the yaw of the rear axle, pulling to the sides in a crosswind or when driving towards heavy vehicles. All this is a consequence of a constructive flaw that can be corrected with your own hands. There is a problem with the incorrectly selected angle of installation of the rear shock absorbers.
Cause of problems
Shock absorbers are installed at a certain angle, which causes an inevitable increase in loads and inertia forces. Installing shock absorbers strictly vertically will reduce suspension travel, but will reduce loads and inertial moments. These simple alterations usually involve the modernization of the Solaris suspension by car owners.
How to modify Hyundai Solaris suspension?
It is necessary to transfer the shock absorber mountings by making new mountings for the assembly. They are made so as to obtain four points for attaching the lower point of the shock absorber. This will allow you to select the optimal suspension geometry for your specific operating conditions. Note that such an upgrade of the Hyundai Solaris suspension increases the chances of breaking through the suspension. This can be eliminated by installing other springs.
Initially, in order to avoid breakdown, car owners made inserts of dense rubber, inserting them between the coils of standard springs, but this solution was not effective. After experimenting with springs different brands from other cars, the optimal results were achieved with the help of springs from VAZ 2108 and 2110. They should be slightly shortened by cutting off about 2.7 parts of the turn and bending the outer part of the cut turn.
This upgrade gives nice resultsbut it is important to install the bottom bumpers for the springs, which will be the center for them. installation of coil springs for Hyundai Solaris standard barrel springs significantly improves specifications undercarriage. Depending on the required ground clearance you can cut the springs a little more or less.
Although Russian roads are getting better over the years, by no means all. Especially rural off-road conditions do not always contribute to the long life of a car's suspension. Sometimes reliable components of Korean cars, which have already gone through several modifications by the manufacturer, also fail.
Not every driver knows that he can knock on the Hyundai Solaris suspension, but having a little experience will help you figure out how to sort out the device and restore its performance with your own hands. In some cases, a video will help to finalize it.
Most often, levers and shock absorbers require "care", this typical problem even for a modernized unit of new generation vehicles. When knocks appear, repair or revision of the Hyundai Solaris suspension and replacement of the lever, which is easy to do in the garage, is necessary.
This requires:
- fix the rear set of wheels with wheel chocks;
- loosen the front wheel nuts, lift them and fix them on the rack, then remove the wheels;
- unscrew the ball pin nut;
- detach the lever from steering knuckle, remove the front bolt nut;
- pull out the bolt from the silent block;
- remove the rest of the fasteners and get the faulty lever;
- replace part and repeat at reverse order all steps.
After the repair, it is advisable to check the wheel alignment angle at the service point, the cost of the service is low, and will have a significant impact on traffic safety. If, after changing the lever, the squeaking and knocking does not stop, the front suspension shock absorber must be repaired.
The first stage of work is similar to replacing the lever:
- open the hood and remove the shock absorber mounting nuts;
- remove the front wheel;
- remove the stabilizer pin;
- remove the fist, remove the rack and compress the spring with a clamp;
- replace the previously pumped shock absorber;
- fix the springs in seats, assemble in reverse order.
The shock absorbers must be changed in pairs, after which it is necessary to carry out the wheel alignment. The used parts can only be original.
Rear suspension
The rear suspension of the Hyundai Solaris with their own hands can also be restored quickly enough, some drivers independently make its modernization. Tuning or improving doesn't always change driving performance car, often this is due to the installed parts.
For replacement parts, it is better to purchase according to the corresponding articles, which can be recognized using the car's wine code in specialized services. To repair the rear stabilizer bar of the Hyundai Solaris or replace it, you will need standard set tools.
The Hyundai plant has already changed the suspension in its models several times, and most often the necessary modernization is associated only with replacing the springs.
Studying the rear suspension diagram of the Hyundai Solaris, it can be established that the springs have their own classes and are marked with paint. When replacing, you need to install only the same parts, and the same class that was installed earlier.
Some people use when replacing parts produced by VAZ, but it is impossible to guarantee high-quality suspension service in this case. The replacement process is the same as for the front suspension.
If the shock absorbers, levers or springs can be replaced on their own, then if the bearings fail, you will have to change the entire unit and it is better to do this at the station maintenance, where the masters know exactly what kind of rear suspension the Hyundai Solaris has, its reference values, advantages and disadvantages and will be able to replace parts with jewelry precision.
