HN
®
FR Series
17730-285
33
Component Replacement
FIGURE
8-16
13. Mount the equalizing
beam into the
REAR
drive axle brackets.
DO
NOT
install the bar pin
alignment shims at this
time.
14. Slide a ¾" bolt through
all rear axle bracket
and the bar pin holes to
temporarily support the
beams.
15. Partially install the
REAR
INBOARD
bar pin align-
ment shim and verify that the shim is in the same orientation as prior to disassembly, see
Figure 8-13.
16. To complete installation of the alignment shim, remove the temporary ¾" bolt from the
inboard bar pin hole and complete installation of the inboard alignment shim.
17. Install NEW 1" inboard bar pin fasteners.
DO NOT
tighten at this time.
18. Repeat steps 15 through 17 for the
REAR OUTBOARD
bar pin alignment shim.
19. Install the longitudinal torque rod as per the vehicle manufacturer’s specifications.
20. Re-apply rear parking brake.
NOTE
Prior to assembly of the longitudinal torque rod, note the quantity and orientation of the
longitudinal torque rod shims. It is required that the longitudinal torque rod shims are installed
in the same orientation and location as removed to preserve the existing alignment.
21. Install the longitudinal torque rod and any longitudinal torque rod shims in the same orienta-
tion as prior to disassembly. Tighten the fasteners to the vehicle manufacturer’s specifications.
22. Re-apply rear parking brake.
NOTE
Prior to assembly of the rear fasteners, ensure that all the bar pin shims are installed in the same
orientation as prior to disassembly.
23. Tighten the bar pin
locknuts
to 450-600 foot pounds torque, or if tightening on the
bolt
head
, tighten to 500-650 foot pounds torque.
24. Remove the frame supports and lower the frame until the Vee bracket lightly touches the
equalizing beam.
25. Slowly lower the frame while ensuring the alignment pins on the top of the equalizing
beam engage the hole in the Vee bracket. Lower the frame until the weight of the vehicle
is supported by the suspension.
26. Ensure the Vee bracket is fully seated on the equalizing beam and the alignment pins on
the top of the equalizing beam are fully engaged in the Vee bracket holes, see Figure 8-17.
27. Install the fasteners that attach the Vee bracket to the equalizing beam. Tighten the fasten-
ers to 220-300 foot pounds torque.
SERVICE HINT
Access to the lower anchor plate assembly fasteners can be gained from the outboard side of
the equalizing beam.
Parallel
Raise or lower the rear of
the equalizing beam until
the front bar pin and axle
bracket legs are parallel
Front Axle Bracket
Equalizing Beam
Bar Pin
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