Specifications
REAR
AXLE
DESCRIPTION
Rear
suspension
consists
of
semi
elliptic
leaf
s
rings
telescopic
hydraulic
shock
absorbers
and
rubber
bumpers
The
rear
spring
center
pin
is
ofT
set
110
mm
4
33
in
toward
the
front
from
the
center
of
the
spring
This
is
done
to
reduce
spring
wind
up
and
to
decrease
the
3rc
while
the
rear
wheel
swings
through
Thereby
minimizing
the
possibility
of
the
rear
suspension
effecting
vehicle
stability
Iso
clamp
devices
are
used
for
attaching
the
axle
housing
to
the
spring
The
leaf
springs
shock
absorbers
and
rear
axle
housing
are
mounted
on
rubber
bushings
at
each
end
to
minimize
noise
and
vibration
of
the
transmission
to
the
car
body
and
passenger
compartment
REAR
SPRING
Removal
1
Jack
up
the
center
of
the
rear
axle
until
the
wheels
are
clear
from
the
ground
Support
the
rear
end
of
the
frame
on
stands
Fig
RA
11
Rear
spring
u
bo
ts
2
Disconnect
the
shock absorber
bottom
end
from
the
spring
lower
seat
3
Support
the
rear
axle
housing
with
a
jack
4
Loosen
the
lock
nuts
of
the
rear
spring
V
bolt
and
remove
the
bolts
spring
seat
location
plates
and
seat
pads
5
Loosen
the
three
fIxing
nuts
securing
the
front
bracket
remove
the
front
bracket
from
the
leaf
spring
front
eye
and
car
body
and
lower
the
rear
spring
Fig
RA 12
Rear
spring
front
bracket
6
Remove
upper
and
lower
nuts
of
the
rear
shackle
Fig
RA
13
Shackle
Inspection
and
repair
I
Examine
he
spring
leaves
for
fractures
or
cracks
2
Test
spring
and
compare
with
the
specifications
given
in
SelVice
Data
and
Specifications
If
the
spring
is
found
defective
replace
with
a
new
assembly
3
Check
the
front
pin
shackle
V
bolts
and
spring
seat
RA
5