SAFARI STORME MY14

FRONT SUSPENSION 17 FRONT SUSPENSION 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. D. UPPER WISHBONE REMOVAL 1. Remove front wheels. 2. Remove inner wheel ach liner. 3. Take out the split pin (1) and remove the castle nut (2). 4. Disconnect the link assembly from the knuckle. 5. Support the knuckle and disconnect the ball joint from the knuckle. !! WARNING  When the knuckle is disconnected from the upper wishbone the knuckle may fall outwards towards the technician. Hence supporting it is very essential. If proper care is not taken it might cause injury and in case of 4X4 vehicles it might damage drive shaft rubber boot.  The upper wishbone might spring upwards when released from the knuckle, hence special care should be taken. 6. Loosen and remove the upper wishbone Nyloc nut and remove the mounting bolt along with the washer. NOTE Discard the NYLOC NUT and use the new one at the time of assembly. 7. Remove the upper wishbone assembly along with the ball joint. FITMENT 1. Slide the mounting bolt of upper wishbone through the chassis and lock the same with the Nyloc nut. Do not apply the torque just tighten it. NOTE If required, add the shims to fill the gap. Insert the shims as given in the table; Gap Shim Fitment Gap < 1 mm No shim required Gap > 1 mm Insert shim on the rear pivot side Gap > 2 mm Insert shim on both sides.