REAR SUSPENSION 12 III. UPPER LINK REMOVAL 1. Place chokes at the front wheels to prevent the vehicle from any movement. 2. Jack up the chassis frame at the rear of vehicle on both sides (RH & LH) such that there is no load on the top link mounting bolts. 3. Loosen & remove the nuts of top link mounting. Follow the same procedure at other end also. 4. Tap out & remove the bolts and take out the Top links. INSPECTION 1. Check the condition of rubber bushes. If required replace the bushes with new one. NOTE For replacement of bushes refer the procedure of bush removal and fitment in overhauling section. 2. Check the condition of upper link for any bend and damage. If required replace the same with new one. REFITMENT For refitment follow the reverse procedure of removal. Apply the specified torque as per the procedure given in “Rear suspension links tightening procedure”. IV. LOWER LINK REMOVAL 1. Position the vehicle in a 2- poster lift and raise it. 2. Loosen and remove the mounting bolts of lower link assembly and separate the link from the vehicle, follow the same procedure at the other end also. INSPECTION 1. Check the condition of rubber bushes. If required replace the bushes with new one. NOTE For replacement of bushes refer the procedure of bush removal and fitment in overhauling section. 2. Check the condition of lower link for any bend and damage. If required replace the same with new one. REFITMENT 1. Position the lower link and push the mounting bolts through the lower link bushes. 2. Tighten the mounting bolts of lower link. Do not tighten them to the specified torque. Just tighten them. 3. Apply the specified torque as per the procedure given in “Rear suspension links tightening procedure”.
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