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SUSPENSION

38

5.9.

ON

VEHICLE

REPAIRS

REAR

SUSPENSION

5.9.1. DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY OF

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER FROM

VEHICLE



DISASSEMBLY

1. Lift the car using two post lift.

2. Remove Rear wheel.

3. Position the hydraulic jack below trailing arm

near strut mounting bottom bracket of twist

beam in such a way that it slightly compress

the rear strut

4. Using suitable spanner loosen the mount nut.

FIG. 59

5. Unscrew the strut holding bolts along with

washer as shown in fig.60.

FIG. 60

6. Remove both the shock absorber fasteners

holding the twist beam using hydraulic jack at

any one side as shown in fig.60.]

7. Now slowly release and hold the hydraulic jack

pressure & remove the strut.



INSTALLATION:

1

Carry out the above step in reverse order for

its

appropriate sequence.

5.9.1

Note:

Ensure washer to be added on bolt before

tightening as shown in fig 60.

5.9.2. DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY OF

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER



DISASSEMBLY:

1. Compress the spring with spring compression

tool part No. 2702 5890 3202 until the spring

tension is released (i.e. becomes free in its

seating place). Hold the piston rod by

spanner/tool (A/F: 6 mm) to stop piston rod

rotation during loosening of nut. Unscrew nut

and dismantle the parts.

FIG. 61