SUSPENSION SYSTEM 451 SUSPENSION Removal 1. Remove wheel(s) (Refer wheel removal procedure/ Wheels and Tires group) support the brake drum. 2. Remove anti-roll bar. 3. Remove two mounting bolts securing lower arm assembly to the chassis frame. 4. Loosen a nut securing lower arm to the steering knuckle and take out lower arm. Inspection 1. Inspect the lower arm for any mechanical damage. 2. Check the condition of lower arm bushes. Replace the same if found cut or damaged. Installation 1. Give proper support to lower arm and tighten two mounting bolts to specified torque. (Thus securing lower arm to chassis frame) TIGHTENING TORQUE FOR LOWER ARM MOUNTING BOLTS = 8 - 8.5 Kg-m 2. Tighten lower armmounting nut to specified torque. (Thus securing lower arm to steering knuckle) TIGHTENING TORQUE FOR LOWER ARM MOUNTING NUT = 6.5 - 7 Kg-m 3. Mount wheel(s) and tighten wheel bolts to specified torque. TIGHTENING TORQUE FOR WHEEL BOLTS = 8 - 8.3 Kg-m 4. Remove supports. Cross check each bolts for correct torque and then lower the vehicle.
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