MASERATI GRANTURISMO MC TROFEO/GT4
SERVICE MANUAL
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Ver 1.0 2/16
Insert spacers on the other joint on both sides, to fill the clearance, as shown in the photos
below. Assemble the nuts with medium strength (blue) thread locker. Tighten with the
specified torque. Check that the suspension assembly moves freely, by hand.
11.2.2.
Rear Suspension
Refer to the photos of the front suspension for the assembly of bushings.
Remember to apply grease between the bushing and the inner steel sleeve.
Fit the complete suspension assembly (hub carrier, dirveshaft and arms) to the subframe,
holding the arms in place by inserting the bolts. Pull the upper arm towards the front and
locate the contact point. Apply spacers as needed to fill the clearance on the other side of
the joint.
Insert spacers on the other joint on both sides, to fill the clearance.
Assemble the nuts with medium strength (blue) thread locker. Tighten with the specified
torque. Check that the suspension assembly moves freely, by hand.
Pull the lower arm towards the front and locate the contact point. Apply spacers as needed
to fill the clearance on the other side of the joint.
Insert spacers on the other joint on both sides, to fill the clearance. Assemble the nuts with
medium strength (blue) thread locker. Tighten with the specified torque. Check that the
suspension assembly moves freely, by hand.
11.2.3.
Suspension movement check
Check periodically the suspension movement. For this purpose, with the car on a lift or
stands, and without wheels, disconnect the spring-damper assembly from the chassis, move
the hub carrier by hand and check if it has a free movement. For the front suspension either
disconnect the anti roll bar or disconnect both sides before checking. In case the movement
of the suspension is not free enough, loosen one joint at a time and keep checking the
movement. If the movement improves suddenly after the loosening of one joint, then the
arm concerned has to be disassembled cleaned and lubricated, then reassembled following
the procedures explained above. If the movement keeps improving after each loosening,
then the entire suspension needs cleaning and lubricating.
