Taylor-Dunn BG-015-00, Operation, T Roubleshooting And Replacement Parts Manual

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Maintenance, Service, and Repair
Suspension Page 2
6. Remove the lower shock bolt on the same side of the vehicle as the spring to be replaced.
7. Raise the side of the vehicle just enough so that the spring clears the upper spring guide and
support with jack stands.
8. Remove the spring.
9. Install the new spring in reverse order.
1. Make sure the key-switch is in the “OFF” position, then remove the
key.
2. Place the Shift lever in the neutral position.
3. Set the park brake.
4. Place blocks under the front wheels to prevent vehicle movement.
5. Disconnect the main positive and negative cables at the battery.
Pinch point. Do not place any part of your body between the spring
and the vehicles frame, spring mounts or between the spring coils.
This could result in severe bodily injury.
Always use a lifting strap, hoist, and jack stands, of adequate capacity
to lift and support the vehicle. Failure to use lifting and support devices
of rated load capacity may result in severe bodily injury.
10. Reconnect the main positive and negative cables at the batteries.
11. Remove the blocks from behind the wheels.
12. Release the parking brake and test drive the vehicle
REPLACE THE REAR SPRINGS
Swing Arm
Shock
Coil Springs
Frame (ref)
Panard Bar