TATA PUNCH-SERVICE MANUAL

SUSPENSION 26 9.2 OVERHAULING OF FRONT STRUT Compress the spring with spring Compression tool part No. 8855 2702 0040 until the spring tension is released (i.e. becomes free in its seating place).Hold the piston rod by Allen key (A/F: 6 mm) to stop piston rod rotation during loosening of nut. Unscrew nut (1) and dismantle the parts. ASSEMBLY Check the condition of the components before assembly and replace if found damage. 1. Insert Spring Pad Lugs in slots & holes of spring seat. 2. Compress the spring with spring compression tool part No. 8855 2702 0040 to reduce length as done during disassembly. 3. Insert the compressed spring on the strut (ensure that the spring end to be butt with spring pad vertical wall). 4. Pull strut piston rod up to full extended length. 5. Insert bump stopper. 6. Assemble dust cover on the spring (ensure dust cover is properly located on spring). 7. Assemble bearing on the dust cover. 8. Assemble bearing dust cover on bearing. 9. Assemble top mount on bearing (ensure top mount M8 bolt head should be placed in the bearing slots). 10.Fit Hex sp. Flange nut (1) and tighten to 6-7 Kg- m torque. Hold the piston rod by Allen key (A/F: 6 mm) to stop piston rod rotation during tightening of nut.