SAFARI STORME MY14

REAR SUSPENSION 37 REAR SUSPENSION F. REAR COIL SPRING REMOVAL 1. Support the vehicle on two post lift and remove the wheels from both ends. 2. Support the rear axle assembly from below. 3. Disconnect both the upper links from the rear axle by removing the mounting bolts. 4. Remove the pan hard rod. (For procedure refer Pan hard rod removal process in this section) 5. Disconnect the lower end of shock absorber from the rear axle bracket. Follow the same procedure at other end also. 6. Lift the vehicle carefully and take out the coil spring along with the spring seat (Auxiliary spring rubber). INSPECTION Check the condition of spring seat for any damage, cut if necessary replace with new one. FITMENT NOTE  While replacing coil spring ensure that the colour coding on both the spring are same.  The coil spring coding marks on the spring is located at two coil turns from the top. 1. Place the coil spring along with the spring seat at the top on to the rear axle. NOTE Auxiliary spring rubber is itself act as a top cup for spring. 2. Lower the two post lift till the spring along with the rubber seat is placed properly on the chassis. NOTE If the spring does not get compressed to the required length add some weight in the rear loading area (boot). 3. Install the lower end of the shock absorber on to the rear axle bracket and lock the same by applying the specified torque. NOTE For tightening torque refer tightening torque table. 4. Connect all the links which are removed earlier from the rear axle. 5. Apply the specified torque as per the procedure given in “Rear suspension links tightening procedure” .