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REAR SUSPENSION
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REAR SUSPENSION LINKS TIGHTENING
PROCEDURE
NOTE
This procedure is to be followed to tighten any of the
rear suspension bushes.
1. Position the vehicle on a pit. Loosen the bolts and
then re-tighten them in vehicle unladen condition.
NOTE
Before tightening to the specified torque confirm
that, at vehicle unladen position the lower link is
inclined at an angle of 3.4
0
(w.r.t. horizontal) or
that chassis height (distance between the centre
line of rear axle and chassis height at rear axle
location) is 280±3mm.
The above height or angle needs to be
maintained if any link is removed.
B. UPPER LINK
REMOVAL
1. Place chokes at the front wheels to prevent the
vehicle from any movement.
2. Jack up the chassis frame at the rear of vehicle
on both sides
(RH & LH)
such that there is no
load on the top link mounting bolts.
3. Loosen & remove the nuts of top link mounting.
Follow the same procedure at other end also.
4. Tap out & remove the bolts and take out the Top
links.
INSPECTION
1. Check the condition of rubber bushes. If required
replace the bushes with new one.
NOTE
For replacement of bushes refer the procedure of
bush removal and fitment in overhauling section.
2. Check the condition of upper link for any bend
and damage. If required replace the same with
new one.
FITMENT
For fitment follow the reverse procedure of removal.
Apply the specified torque as per the procedure
given in
“Rear suspension links tightening
procedure”
.