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SUSPENSION
II REAR 5 LINK SUSPENSION
1.
CONSTRUCTIONAL DETAILS
(Fig. 29)
This type of suspension comprises of 5 links
viz. 2 bottom links, 2 top links & 1 panhard rod.
Top and bottom links are connected to chassis
frame and rear axle through rubber bushes.
Panhard rod is connected at one end to chassis
frame and at other end to rear axle.
Antiroll bar is connected to rear axle andmounted
between two links fitted on chassis frame.
The upper end of the coil spring rests in the spring
seat top located in the bracket on the chassis
frame. The lower end of the coil spring rests on
the spring seat on the rear axle.
2.
SPECIFICATIONSANDRECOMMENDATIONS
2A. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Type of suspension
: 5 Links
suspension
Type of spring
: Coil spring
Details of Shock absorber
: Double
Type
acting with
rebound stop
Extended length
: 548 ± 3
Collapsed length
: 358 ± 3
2B. TIGHTENINGTORQUE
(in mkg)
Top link Bottom link &
Panhard rod mounting bolts : 16
Antiroll bar link mounting bolts : 4
Antiroll bar bearing block
: 4.5
mounting bolts
Shock absorber mounting bolts : 6 to 8.5
Propeller shaft universal joint : 1.8 to 2.2
strap mounting screws
3. SPECIAL TOOLS
Part Number
Description
Puller for installation and
2654 5890 32 05
removal of rubber bush
on bottom link
Puller for installation and
2658 5890 32 01
removal of rubber bush
on top link
Puller for installation and
2658 5890 32 02
removal of rubber bush on
panhard rod




