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®
FR Series
Component Replacement
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FIGURE 8-10
FIGURE 8-11
EQUALIZING BEAM
DISASSEMBLY
IF THE VEE BRACKET LOCATED BETWEEN THE EQUALIZING BEAM AND THE BOLSTER SPRINGS IS
DAMAGED, IT MUST BE REPLACED. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO MATING COMPONENTS.
IF REPLACEMENT IS NEEDED, REFER TO VEE BRACKET REPLACEMENT IN THIS SECTION.
1. Chock
the
FRONT
wheels of the vehicle.
2. If both equalizing beams need replacement repeat Steps 3 through 9 for removal of the
opposing equalizing beam
AFTER
the first equalizing beam is reassembled.
SERVICE HINT
Access to the lower anchor plate assembly fasteners can be gained from the outboard side of
the equalizing beam.
3. Remove the lower end of the rebound strap from the equalizing beam by removing the
lower anchor plate and fasteners, see Figure 8-8.
4. Remove the (4) fasteners that connect the Vee bracket to the equalizing beam, see Figure 8-12.
FIGURE 8-12
Equalizing Beam
Bolster Spring with
Vee Bracket Assembly
¾" Hex Head Bolt
¾" Vee Bracket Locknut
Tightening Torque 220-300 ft. lbs.
Equalizing Beam Aligning Pins
5. Raise the frame of the vehicle until the Vee bracket is 2"-3" above the equalizing beam.
Support the frame at this height with frame stands.
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