Rear axle tube suspension bars

REMOVAL

Vehicle with wheels hanging, remove the shock absorber on the affected side.

Extract the bar from the side using tool Emb. 880.

INSTALLATION

To position the arm so that the bar can be correctly fitted, it is necessary to make a tool locally.

1. 1
   Nut Ø 14 mm
2. 2
   Nut Ø 12 mm
3. 3
   Threaded rod Ø 12 mm - length 660 mm
4. 4
   Flat steel bracket 30 x 5 mm
5. 5
   Screw 12 x 60 mm, cut to a length of 20 mm
6. 6
   Welding

   

Preset the tool to obtain dimension "X".

X = 402 mm

Fit the tool in place of the shock absorber.

Coat the splines of the bar with MOLYKOTE BR2 grease and insert it into the bearing and the arm. Turn the bar until it engages without stress in the splines of the arm and bearing.

Remove the tool and refit the shock absorber.

Place the vehicle on its wheels and measure the ride heights (see section "Ride height - Rear tube axle").

Check and adjust if necessary:

• the brake compensator,
• the headlights.