SAFARI STORME MY14

REAR SUSPENSION 35 REAR SUSPENSION C. LOWER LINK REMOVAL 1. Hoist the vehicle on two post lift and raise it. 2. Loosen and remove the mounting bolts of lower link assembly and separate the link from the vehicle, follow the same procedure at the other end also. INSPECTION 1. Check the condition of rubber bushes. If required replace the bushes with new one. NOTE For replacement of bushes refer the procedure of bush removal and fitment in overhauling section. 2. Check the condition of lower link for any bend and damage. If required replace the same with new one. FITMENT 1. Position the lower link and push the mounting bolts through the lower link bushes. 2. Tighten the mounting bolts of lower link. Do not tighten them to the specified torque. Just tighten them. 3. Apply the specified torque as per the procedure given in “Rear suspension links tightening procedure” . D. PAN HARD ROD REMOVAL 1. Apply hand brake. 2. Loosen and remove the bolts & nuts connecting pan hard rod to the bracket on rear axle and bracket on chassis frame. 3. Tap the pan hard rod gently and take out the assembly. INSPECTION 1. Check the condition of rubber bushes. If required replace the bushes with new one. NOTE For replacement of bushes refer the procedure of bush removal and fitment in overhauling section. 2. Check the condition of pan hard rod for any bend and damage. If required replace the same with new one. FITMENT For fitment follow the reverse procedure of removal. Apply the specified torque as per the procedure given in “Rear suspension links tightening procedure” .