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REAR SUSPENSION
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E. REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
REMOVAL
1. Hoist the vehicle on two post lift.
2. Support the rear axle from below at both ends.
3. Loosen and remove the lower mounting nut of the
rear shock absorber.
4. Loosen and remove two mounting bolts from the
top.
5. Tap gently and take out the shock absorber from
the lower end to disconnect from the rear axle
and remove the Shock absorber.
INSPECTION
Check the condition of shock absorber for any
leakage and damage, if required replace the same
with new one
.
! CAUTION
Only use recommended shock absorber. Fitment of
non-genuine shock absorber may lead to the coil
spring coming out in dynamic condition especially on
rough roads and also during jacking.
FITMENT
For fitment follow the reverse procedure of removal.
Apply the specified torque as per the procedure
given in
“Rear suspension links tightening
procedure”
.