Disassemble/assemble front spring

AR32.20-B-0201B

Disassemble/assemble front spring

12.02.16

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Remove

1

Remove the front spring of vehicle

Before removing the spring, be careful to the position at the type of wedge (6), it must be assembled in the same position, because it focuses on the caster angle of direction.

AR32.20-B-0200D

Always repair the leaf springs in pairs.

2

Fix the spring in a vise and remove the clamp nut (13), screw (12), and spacer tube (11)

3

Remove the nut (9) and master screw (stem screw) (8)

 Insert a long metal rod in place of master screw to facilitate the blades removal.

4

Remove blades and their spacers

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Check

5

Check the blades about their physical condition

Replace:

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- Worn, cracked, kneaded, or deformed blades;

- Check the wedge condition (6), if it has been replaced, it must replaced the same way;

- Adapters (eye bolts) bushes (14, 15).

6

Clean all blades

The blades must not be washed with steam, water or cleaning products, if necessary, use a little brush to the dry cleaning. Oxidation must be removed before assembling it.

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Assembly

7

Lubricate the blades and spacers on their surface and assemble on the top of each other by forming a beam

Use a rod as a guide with same master screw diameter, so that it can be fixed in a vise to assembly the upright beam in working position.

*BR00.45-B-1010-06A

8

Replace the bushes of the springs and shackles

Before assembling the blade (1), replace the same bushes (14, 15) on the adapters (eye bolts) and metal bush (16) as well

AR32.20-B-0210B

9

Install the spacer tube clamp (11), screw (12), and a new self-locking nut (13)

10

Remove the stem and put a new master screw (8) with the new self-locking nut (9)

Be careful not to knead the cylindrical part of the master screw that fits in the front axle.

11

Tighten the self-locking nut (9) to the specified torque

If necessary, hold the master screw (8) for tightening the nut (9). Use two copper or aluminum mordants.

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*BA32.20-B-1003-01A

12

Clean excess grease on the blades

If spring remains in stock, put an adhesive tape or appropriate protective cap on the cylindrical part of master screw. Also close holes on the adapters (loops).

13

Install the front springs

AR32.20-B-0200D

Número

Denominação

Chassis 688

BA32.20-B-1003-01A

Master screw of the spring (spike)

M10x1.5

Nm

71

M12x1.5

Nm

-

M14x1.5

Nm

-

M16x1.5

Nm

-

Número

Denominação

Número de pedido

BR00.45-B-1010-06A

Grease as per DBL 6820.20

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