204-02-5 Rear Suspension 204-02-5
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (
CONTINUED
)
E6581 EN
06/2001 2002 Bantam
7. Remove the two bolts securing the shock
absorber upper mounting plate to the body on
either side of the vehicle.
8. Remove the nut and bolt from both the front
spring eyes.
9. Remove the complete axle and suspension
assembly by withdrawing it towards the rear
of the vehicle, lowering the axle to separate
the Load Active Valve (LAV) link rod from
its spacer.
Installation
1. Reposition the rear axle and suspension
assembly ensuring the Load Active Valve
(LAV) link rod engages into its spacer tube.
NOTE:
If necessary wipe the link rod clean and
re-grease.
2. Refit the spring front eye nut and bolt, both
sides.
3. Proceed with either "A" or "B" below:
"A" - Fit the rear shackle plates to each rear
spring eye and fit the securing nut (s).
Position the upper part of the plate over the
body stud and fit securing nut (s), both
sides.
"B" - Align the spring rear eye to the shackle
plates and refit the securing nut (s) and
bolt (s), both sides. Tighten the upper
shackle nut (s).
4. Refit two bolts on each side of the shock
absorber upper mounting plates.