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26 SUSPENSION 4D. REMOVAL OFTOP LINK (Fig. 29) l Support the front wheels with wheel chocks to prevent the vehicle from any movement. l 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. l Loosen & remove the nuts of top link mounting. (Fig. 30) l Tap out & remove the bolts. l Take out the Top links. 4E. REMOVAL OF REAR COIL SPRING (Fig. 29) l Jack up the frame long member to such an extent so that coi l spring is released of compression fully. l Take out the coil spring. l Take out the spring seat top. 4F. REMOVAL OF BOTTOM LINK (Fig. 29) l Disconnect the propeller shaft by removing universal joint strap mounting screws at the tail pinion and tie it suitably to chassis long member. l Disconnect the parking brake cable of LH side at the link end. l Loosen and remove the nuts of Bottom link mounting. (Fig. 30) l Tap out and remove the bolts. l Take out the Bottom links. Fig. 30 - Removal of top link and bottom link BOTTOMLINK TOPLINK