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SUSPENSION
4D. REMOVAL OFTOP LINK
(Fig. 29)
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Support the front wheels with wheel chocks to
prevent the vehicle from any movement.
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Jack up the chassis frame at the centre of
vehicle on both sides (RH & LH) such that there
is no load on the top link mounting bolts.
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Loosen & remove the nuts of top link mounting.
(Fig. 30)
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Tap out & remove the bolts.
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Take out the Top links.
4E. REMOVAL OF REAR COIL SPRING
(Fig. 29)
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Jack up the frame long member to such an
extent so that coil spring is released of
compression fully.
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Take out the coil spring.
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Take out the spring seat top.
4F. REMOVAL OF BOTTOM LINK
(Fig. 29)
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Disconnect the propeller shaft by removing
universal joint strap mounting screws at the tail
pinion and tie it suitably to chassis long member.
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Disconnect the parking brake cable of LH side
at the link end.
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Loosen and remove the nuts of Bottom link
mounting. (Fig. 30)
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Tap out and remove the bolts.
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Take out the Bottom links.
Fig. 30 - Removal of top link and bottom link
BOTTOMLINK
TOPLINK