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Centering option cont.:
- Caution
…. Next step requires preloading the torsion spring. Keep all body parts away from spring and it’s
path if released. Wear eye protection while working with spring. Bottom spring leg should be positioned against
base of pin on Spring Center bracket (see picture #2). Note preloading is done by turning spring clockwise.
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Using ¾” box end wrench hook end of spring that’s to the rear of bracket with box end of wrench, pry spring
approximately 90 degrees. Then using 3/8” drive 7/16” deep well socket with extension place socket over end of
spring. Make sure to engage spring leg it’s entire length before removing ¾” box end wrench.
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With deep well socket fully engaged with spring leg, the ¾” box end wrench can be slid over socket and
removed. Continue rotating spring towards the front of the bracket using deep well socket and extension as
leverage. Be careful to keep full engagement of spring leg with socket while rotating leg to the front.
- Once to Center pin lift spring leg up and over center pin. Pull down on leg and use a tool to push spring coils
down on all sides around arch if needed. Important spring be resting against Spring Center bracket.
- Remove socket by pulling off leg. Spring should be captured by pin on Spring Center bracket and is now
preloaded.
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Pic 5
Pic 2
Pic 3
Pic 4
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