SAFARI STORME MY14

REAR SUSPENSION 38 5.2.3 OVERHAULING 5.2.3.1 PRECAUTIONS 1. Since all suspension fasteners are critical in suspension attachments with regard to performance and safety of vehicle, these must be replaced with same part number in case of replacement. 2. Torque values must be maintained as specified during reassembly for proper retention of the parts. The replacement parts should be of the same quality as of the designed parts. 3. Damaged parts should be replaced only with new parts. Welding, straightening or any other form of repairing should not be attempted. 4. Care should be taken while handling spring loaded suspension components. 5. The rubber bushes are not interchangeable; hence care should be taken to avoid incorrect assembly. 5.2.3.2 DISMANTLING, INSPECTION AND ASSEMBLY A. UPPER LINK BUSH REMOVAL 1. Remove the Upper link bush using special tool assembly ( Part No.2870 5890 01 19.) as shown in below arrangement. 2. First place the Support (1) of special tool assembly (Part No.2870 5890 01 19.) below the Upper link. 3. Place the Drift (2) on the Upper link bush housing & then press the drift with the help of press machine to take out the bush. INSTALLATION 1. Install the Upper link bush using special tool assembly (Part No. 2870 5890 01 21) as shown in below arrangement. 2. Place the guide bush (1) and mount the support (2) on the guide bush.