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REAR SUSPENSION
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REAR
SUSPENSION
C. LOWER LINK
REMOVAL
1. Hoist the vehicle on two post lift and raise it.
2. Loosen and remove the mounting bolts of lower
link assembly and separate the link from the
vehicle, follow the same procedure at the other
end also.
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 lower link for any bend
and damage. If required replace the same with
new one.
FITMENT
1. Position the lower link and push the mounting
bolts through the lower link bushes.
2. Tighten the mounting bolts of lower link. Do not
tighten them to the specified torque. Just tighten
them.
3. Apply the specified torque as per the procedure
given in
“Rear suspension links tightening
procedure”
.
D. PAN HARD ROD
REMOVAL
1. Apply hand brake.
2. Loosen and remove the bolts & nuts connecting
pan hard rod to the bracket on rear axle and
bracket on chassis frame.
3. Tap the pan hard rod gently and take out the
assembly.
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 pan hard rod 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”
.