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SUSPENSION SYSTEM
CAUTION:
Before installing shock absorber please see the white
sticker on shock absorber which indicates the correct
side.
RH/LH sticker for
identification
(Colour White)
1. Guide the top part of strut assembly through two
holes on body frame and tighten two nuts to
specified torque.
TIGHTENING TORQUE FOR STRUT MOUNTING NUTS ON
BODY FRAME = 2.3 - 2.5 Kg-m
2. Tighten two nuts of strut mounting bracket to
specified torque. Strut assembly may be noisy if
there is any play in the bolts due to wrong
application of torque.
TIGHTENING TORQUE FOR STRUT MOUNTING BRACKET
BOLTS = 6.5 - 7 Kg-m
3. Tighten the tie rod ball joint nyloc nut to specified
torque and remove the support given to brake drum
assembly.
TIGHTENING TORQUE FOR TIE ROD BALL JOINT NYLOC
NUT = 8.6 Kg-m
4. Fix the brake hose clip.
5. Mount wheel(s) and tighten wheel bolts to specified
torque.
TIGHTENING TORQUE FOR WHEEL BOLTS = 8 - 8.3 Kg-m
6. Remove supports. Cross check each bolts for
correct torque and then lower the vehicle.
7. Perform wheel alignment. (Refer wheel alignment
procedure/Steering group)
CAUTION:
1. Ensure that brake hose does not twist during
installation.
2. Ensure that the brake hose is tightened fully; loose
brake hose will give noise.
3. Ensure that the Strut components are not fouling
with any other parts near by.
4. Ensure that the spring end is seating correctly on
the spring seat.