REAR SUSPENSION 34 REAR SUSPENSION LINKS TIGHTENING PROCEDURE NOTE This procedure is to be followed to tighten any of the rear suspension bushes. 1. Position the vehicle on a pit. Loosen the bolts and then re-tighten them in vehicle unladen condition. NOTE Before tightening to the specified torque confirm that, at vehicle unladen position the lower link is inclined at an angle of 3.40 (w.r.t. horizontal) or that chassis height (distance between the centre line of rear axle and chassis height at rear axle location) is 280±3mm. The above height or angle needs to be maintained if any link is removed. B. 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. FITMENT For fitment follow the reverse procedure of removal. Apply the specified torque as per the procedure given in “Rear suspension links tightening procedure”.
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