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FRONT SUSPENSION
17
C
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LOWER WISHBONE REMOVAL
1. Remove the lower mounting of Strut assembly
from the lower wishbone.
(For procedure refer
front
Strut assembly
removal process).
2. Remove the split pin and thin Castle nut.
3. Support the lower wishbone and knuckle
separately.
4. Place the puller
(Part No. 287058904601)
in
the between ball joint and front axle.
5. Tighten the hex screw inside the puller (Part
No. 287058904601) in clockwise direction to
push the ball joint upwards and take out the
ball joint.
6. Slightly move the knuckle assembly to
separate the ball joint from the knuckle.
7. Loosen and remove the eccentric pin
assembly (2 Nos.) of lower wishbone which
are attached to the frame and take out the
lower wishbone assembly.
ASSEMBLY
For procedure follow reverse procedure of
removal.
NOTE
Lower wishbone eccentric pin to be tightened
to specify torque after wheel alignment is
done.
Before assembly check the condition of
bushes for damage and replace with new one
if necessary.
Before assembly check the condition of ball
joint. Check for excessive play in the ball joint,
if needed replace the same with new one.
Make sure that all the mountings are
tightened to the specified torque.
Ball Joint Axial Play
0.1 mm max.
Ball Joint Radial Play
0.2 mm max.
NOTE
If the lower wishbone bushes are found to be
damaged or worn out replace the lower wishbone
assembly. Individual bushes are not serviceable.