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18. REMOVAL AND ASSEMBLY OF REAR
DAMPER ASSEMBLY AND COIL SPRINGS
1)
Lift the car using two-post lift.
2)
Remove Rear Wheel.
3)
Position the hydraulic jack below the knuckle of
cross beam in such a way that it slightly
compresses the spring.
4)
Loosen rear
Damper Assembly
bottom
fastener.
5)
Similarly carry out the above steps for the
other side.
6)
Remove both the
Damper Assembly
fasteners
holding the torsion beam using hydraulic jack
at any one side.
7)
Now slowly release and hold the hydraulic jack
pressure so that both the coil springs along
with top rubber can be pulled out.
CAUTION:
Do not lower the torsion beam below
certain level as the brake hoses will be damaged.
8)
Remove Rear
Damper Assembly
top mounting
on Body.
9)
Remove Rear
Damper Assembly.
FITMENT
Follow the reverse procedure.
19. ECIE CONDITION
Vehicle to be kept on flat surface and static
condition
1 Person weights = 68 kg, Luggage = 7 kg,
Two persons on front row with luggage = 2 X
(68+7) = 150 kg
One person on 2nd (rear) row 1X (68+7) = 75 kg
Extra luggage in boot area =30 kg
Fuel = 90%