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CHAPTER 3 CHECKOUT, CALIBRATION AND MAINTENANCE
Effective
09/2005
SAPE SYSTEM
This process outlines the procedure when working with
the SAPE return spring. Care should be taken before
working with the SAPE return sping, failure to follow
these procedures may cause the SAPE spring to un-
wind and could cause injury.
Always remove the SAPE assembly from the balancer
before installing a new SAPE spring and/or distance
potentiometer. Removing the assembly from the
balancer gives the technician access to the bottom of
the system.
Using a small tie wrap secure the
SAPE spring.
(Figure 3-26) After securing the spring
with a tie wrap disconnect the SAPE string from the
SAPE wheel and slowly let the SAPE wheel release
tension from the spring.
From the top side of the SAPE
assembly loosen the 10mm nut
securing the SAPE wheel to the
potentiometer and remove the
wheel. The excess part of the
spring will need to be released
from the SAPE wheel.
Using a 13mm socket remove
and replace the distance potenti-
ometer. (Figure 3-27)
To reinstall the SAPE wheel, pull the excess spring
from the assembly and insert the bent end into the
cutout in the center of the SAPE wheel. Carefully
wrap the excess spring around the inner part of the
SAPE wheel. (Figure 3-28)
Start of Spring
Figure 3-27
Figure 3-26
Figure 3-28