Remove/install front shock absorber

AR32.25-B-0105A

Remove/install front shock absorber

12.02.16

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Remove and install

 The front shock absorbers removal and installation works described here are basic. According to the type of vehicle, small differences can occur, particularly with regard to the fastening supports .

 As the front shock absorbers interfere in the vehicle's steering behavior, it is very important that the shock absorbers of a same axle are replaced always in pairs, i.e., replacing the shock absorbers of both sides of the vehicle.

1

Put the vehicle on a flat and leveled floor that permits to work with safety

Choke the front wheels of the vehicle to avoid its accidental movement.

2

Disconnect the negative battery cable or turn the general switch off

 Disconnect the negative cable of the battery, unfastening its end from the chassis frame. Avoid to disconnect the negative cable end which is fastened to the battery.

Danger!

Risk of injury due to been caught or smashed by the tilting cabin

During the cabin tilting operation to and fro, do not go inside the area in which the cabin tilts and adopt preventive measures to prevent non-authorized people to go there. Always tilt the cabin up to its final position and lock it there with the safety device.

AS60.80-B-0001-01A

3.1

Tilt the cabin to make the access easier

 For vehicles 682; 693 and 697

AR60.80-B-0010A

Danger!

Risk of injury due to being caught or smashed when opening and closing the engine hood

During the hood tilting operation, keep the tilting area always free of people and objects.

AS88.40-B-0001-01A

3.2

Open the hood and lock it in the opened position

 For vehicles 384; 694; 695; 386 and 388.

AR88.40-B-1000A

4

Unfasten the self-locking nuts (10), remove the fastening bolts (9) and remove the shock absorber

Install: Utilize new self-locking nuts and tighten them up to the specified tightening moment.

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*BA32.25-B-1001-01A

5

Remove the mounts(12) with the bushings (11) from the shock absorber's adapters (eye bolts)

Install: If necessary, replace the mounts (12) with the metallic bushings (11).

 To assemble the mounts (12) and the bushings (11) put a layer of Vaseline and use a press.

*BR00.45-B-1001-06A

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Check

6

Check the condition of the shock absorbers

 Replace the shock absorbers that present the following damages:

Signs of leaks

Worn rods

Crumpled body

Loosen or deformed adapters

Damaged mounts

When submitted to tests in appropriate devices, the equipment indicates faults in the shock absorber's operation.

7

Install in reverse order

9

Carry out a test drive and check the vehicle behavior

Número

Denominação

Chassis 688

Chassis 384.0 384.1; 384.2; 384.3

BA32.25-B-1001-01A

Damper in the front support/axle

ISO

M14x1.5

Nm

-

75

M14x1.5

Nm

140

-

M16x1.5

Nm

-

225

M16x2.0

Nm

-

65

M20x1.5

Nm

-

290

M24x2.0

Nm

-

400

Número

Denominação

Número de pedido

BR00.45-B-1001-06A

Vaseline

-