SUSPENSION SYSTEM 443 SUSPENSION 5.2 ON VEHICLE REPAIRS Following precautions should be taken while handling or working on suspension system: 1. Torque values for all suspension fasteners must be used as specified during reassembly to assure proper retention of the parts. 2. DONOT use replacement part of inferior quality or substitute design. Parts must be replaced with one of the same part number or with an equivalent part which should be genuine. 3. Never attempt to heat, quench or straighten any suspension part. Replace it with a new one otherwise damage to the respective component may result. 4. When compressing coil spring, be extremely careful to position the spring compressor properly. If the springs were to pop out of the compressor, serious injuries could result. 5. DO NOT remove the hexagonal nut on the end of the shock rod before fixing spring compressor or otherwise the unit can fly apart. 6. DONOT work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands. FRONT SUSPENSIONCOMPONENTS STRUT Removal 1. Remove wheel(s) (Refer wheel removal procedure/ Wheels and Tires group) 2. Remove tie rod ball joint nyloc nut. 3. Disconnect the brake hose clip securing brake line to the strut. 5. Loosen two bolts securing strut assembly to the strut bracket. 4. Give proper support to brake drum assembly.
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