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REAR SUSPENSION
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REAR
SUSPENSION
F. REAR COIL SPRING
REMOVAL
1. Support the vehicle on two post lift and remove
the wheels from both ends.
2. Support the rear axle assembly from below.
3. Disconnect both the upper links from the rear axle
by removing the mounting bolts.
4. Remove the pan hard rod.
(For procedure refer
Pan hard rod removal process in this section)
5. Disconnect the lower end of shock absorber from
the rear axle bracket. Follow the same procedure
at other end also.
6. Lift the vehicle carefully and take out the coil
spring along with the spring seat
(Auxiliary spring
rubber).
INSPECTION
Check the condition of spring seat for any damage,
cut if necessary replace with new one.
FITMENT
NOTE
While replacing coil spring ensure that the
colour coding on both the spring are same.
The coil spring coding marks on the spring is
located at two coil turns from the top.
1. Place the coil spring along with the spring seat at
the top on to the rear axle.
NOTE
Auxiliary spring rubber is itself act as a top cup for
spring.
2. Lower the two post lift till the spring along with the
rubber seat is placed properly on the chassis.
NOTE
If the spring does not get compressed to the required
length add some weight in the rear loading area
(boot).
3. Install the lower end of the shock absorber on to
the rear axle bracket and lock the same by
applying the specified torque.
NOTE
For tightening torque refer tightening torque table.
4. Connect all the links which are removed earlier
from the rear axle.
5. Apply the specified torque as per the procedure
given in
“Rear suspension links tightening
procedure”
.