1 | Leaf 1 |
2 | Spring adapter (eyelets) bushings |
3 | Leaf 2 |
4 | Leaf 3 |
5 | Leaf 4 |
6 | Leaf 5 |
7 | Leaf 6 |
8 | master bolt |
9 | Wedge shim (adjusts the caster) |
10 | Lower shim |
11 | Shim with flap |
12 | Shim |
13 | Metal separators |
14 | master bolt's self-locking nut |
15 | Clamp self-locking nuts |
16 | Clamps screws |
17 | Clamp separator bushing |
B32.20-0015-06
| Disassemble | ||
1 | Remove the springs from the vehicle |
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2 | Secure the spring to a vise and remove the self-locking nuts on the clamps (15) and the clamp separator bushings (17). | Before disassembling the spring, pay attention to the position of the wedge shim (9) and the lower shim (10) and flap shim (11) to be mounted in the same position. | |
3 | Remove the master bolt self-locking nut (14) and the master bolt (stud) (8) | Insert a long rod in place of the master bolt to remove the leaves. | |
4 | Lift out the leaves and the respective separators | The image above is schematic. | |
| Check | ||
5 | Check the condition of the leafs | Replace: | |
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Worn or cracked leaves. | |||
Dented or deformed leaves. | |||
Check the wedge shim (9) for condition, if replaced, it shall be of the same measurement. | |||
Adapter bushings (eyelets) (2) must be replaced. | |||
6 | Thoroughly clean all leaves | The leaves are not to be washed with jets of steam, water or cleaning acids, if necessary, utilize a fine bristle wire brush for dry cleaning. | |
| Assemble | ||
7 | Lubricate the leaves with grease all over its surface and assemble one over the other in the correct position, keeping the alignment. | As a guide, use a rod of the same diameter of the master bolt, so it can be secured in a vise to assemble the leaves standing, in work position. | |
Grease, 6820.20 | |||
8 | Fit the leaf (1) with new bushings (2) on the adapters (eyes) | Use a suitable press or device to install the new spring adapter bushings (eyes) (2). | |
9 | Install clamp separator bushings (17), clamp bolts (16) and new self-locking clamp nuts (15) | ||
10 | Remove the rod and assemble a new master bolt (stud) (8) with the new master bolt self-locking nut (14) | Take care not to dent the master bolt cylindrical part (head) that fits on the front axle. | |
11 | Tighten the master bolt's self-locking nut (14) | If it is necessary to secure the master bolt head (stud) (8) to open a master bolt self-locking nut (14), use two copper or aluminum jaws. | |
.Spring king-bolt | |||
12 | Wipe the excess grease from the leaves |
Referenced documents
- ar3220b0200xa Remove/install front spring