Maintenance
Procedures
Chapter 4
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BRAKE ROD REPLACEMENT
Required Tools:
1/2" Wrench
Procedure:
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Unless otherwise indicated, refer to illustration 4.4B on page 50 for the illustration of this
procedure reference points
1. Raise the bed fully up.
2. Remove the steer wheel hood.
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When reinstalling the steer wheel hood, make sure the colors (green and red) of the stickers
affixed on the hood and the brake/steer pedal match.
3. Using a 1/2" wrench, remove the nut/shoulder spacer/washer/bolt (C1, C2) holding each end
of the brake rod to the locking levers.
4. Remove the defective rod.
5. Reverse the above steps to install the new brake rod.
6. Test the brakes before returning the bed to service.