Can the rear shock absorber spring of an Alto be pried off?
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Alto rear shock absorber springs can be removed and replaced. Extended information is as follows: 1. Spring damping is designed to reduce the oscillation and impact of the road surface on the vehicle. The spring needs to absorb the energy from these oscillations and impacts, and also relies on the shock absorber. The oil inside the shock absorber shell repeatedly flows from one chamber to another through some narrow pores. At this time, the friction between the pore walls and the oil, as well as the internal friction of the liquid molecules, form a damping force for the oscillation, converting the vibration energy of the body and frame into heat energy, which is absorbed by the oil and shock absorber shell, and then dissipated into the atmosphere. 2. Many locomotives, buses, EMUs, subway vehicles, and other urban rail transit vehicles use spring damping. Due to the different usage conditions and maintenance regulations of various vehicles, shock absorption products used in different situations need to develop their own maintenance methods according to different circumstances. These methods should clearly specify various requirements for inspection and repair.
As a veteran mechanic with over a decade of experience, I strongly advise against DIY removal of the Alto's rear suspension springs. Those springs are under extreme tension - prying them off with regular crowbars can make them explode like bombs. At best, you'll have flying tools causing injuries; at worst, the spring could launch and break bones. Professional spring compressors are mandatory for safe removal. Amateur attempts often bend shock absorbers or frames. My apprentice learned this the hard way - he ignored my warning while removing a Charade's spring, got hit, needed five stitches, and ultimately had to tow the car to our shop for costly repairs. Suspension systems are serious business. Skip the shortcuts and take it to a proper repair shop with proper tools - it's safer and more cost-effective in the long run.
