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Removing the Mono-leaf Springs, Continued:
7. Remove the bolt (15) and nut (2) attaching the rear spring to the shackle (1) (Figure 18-1, Page 148).
8. Remove the nut (2) and bolt (15) attaching the front of the spring to the vehicle frame (Figure 18-1,
Page 148) and remove the spring.
9. Inspect the bushings (4) and spacers (3) in the spring eyes and replace them if they are worn or dam-
aged (Figure 18-1, Page 148).
INSTALLING THE MONO-LEAF SPRINGS
1. To install the springs, reverse the removal procedure. See CAUTION below.
2. Tighten the nuts on the U-bolts to 31-38 ft.lbs. (42/51.5 N-m).
THE SNUBBER
REMOVING THE SNUBBER
1. Support the drive train with blocks under the engine mounting plate so that the snubber is raised
slightly and does not rest on the vehicle frame.
2. Use a 1/2” wrench and 1/2” socket to remove the two bolts (12) and two nuts (13) securing the snubber
bracket to the engine mounting plate (Figure 18-4), then remove the snubber and bracket from the
vehicle.
3. Pull the snubber from the bracket and replace it with a new one.
• WHEN POSITIONING THE SPRING ON THE TRANSAXLE, BE SURE TO INSERT THE LOCAT-
ING BOLT ON THE SPRING IN THE LOCATING HOLE IN THE TRANSAXLE SADDLE.
• ONLY TRAINED MECHANICS SHOULD REPAIR OR SERVICE THIS VEHICLE. ANYONE DOING
EVEN SIMPLE REPAIRS OR SERVICE SHOULD HAVE KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE IN
GENERAL ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL REPAIR. FOLLOW ALL PROCEDURES EXACTLY
AND HEED ALL WARNINGS STATED IN THIS MANUAL.
• ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES OR APPROVED EYE PROTECTION WHILE SERVICING
VEHICLE. WEAR A FULL FACE SHIELD WHEN WORKING WITH BATTERIES.
• TURN KEY SWITCH OFF, PLACE FORWARD AND REVERSE LEVER IN THE NEUTRAL POSI-
TION, AND REMOVE KEY BEFORE SERVICING THE VEHICLE.
• MOVING PARTS! - DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THE VEHICLE WHILE IT IS RUNNING.
• ALWAYS USE INSULATED TOOLS WHEN WORKING NEAR BATTERIES OR ELECTRICAL CON-
NECTIONS.
• FRAME GROUND - DO NOT ALLOW WRENCH OR OTHER METAL OBJECTS TO CONTACT
FRAME WHEN DISCONNECTING BATTERY CABLES OR OTHER ELECTRICAL WIRING. NEVER
ALLOW A POSITIVE WIRE TO TOUCH THE VEHICLE FRAME, ENGINE, ENGINE MOUNTING
PLATE, OR OTHER METAL COMPONENT.
• TO AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING OF THE VEHICLE, ALWAYS BEFORE SERVICING:
- DISCONNECT BATTERY CABLES, NEGATIVE (-) FIRST.
- DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM THE SPARK PLUG.
CAUTION
WARNING
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