SAFARI STORME MY14

FRONT SUSPENSION 20 5.1.3.2 DISMANTLING, INSPECTION AND ASSEMBLY A. FRONT STRUT DISMANTLING 1. First hold the Strut assembly in the bottom plate (1) (Part No.287058903239) and lock the same by using nut and bolt. 2. Place the top plate (2) (Part No.287058903238) and lock the same with Strut assembly using nuts and bolts (3) . 3. Press the top plate with press machine such that the coil spring gets compressed and then remove the strut assembly top mounting nut. 4. Slowly release the load from the top plate and take out the coil spring. INSPECTION 1. Check the rubber parts for damage or deterioration. 2. Check the coil spring for sagging and weakness. 3. Check out the shock absorber for abnormal resistance or unusual sound or leakage. ASSEMBLY For assembly follow the reverse procedure of removal. Use the same special tools which are used for removal. Also follow the below instructions. NOTE  Ensure that spring is properly seated in the top and bottom spring seat.  Ensure proper combination of spring and top rubber spring seat before assembly.  Use coil springs of same color band for a vehicle.  Spring seat should match with the color code of coil spring as mentioned below. LUGS ON SPRING SEAT COIL SPRING COLOR CODE Spring seat with 1 lug Sky blue Spring seat without lug Light orange Spring seat with 2 lug Canary yellow Spring seat with 3 lug White  Marking on the spring is located at two coil turns from the top.