Textron Stampede 900 2017, Repair And Service Manual

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Repair and Service Manual
TRUCK BED
Read all of SAFETY and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
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TRUCK BED REMOVAL
Tool List Quantity
Back Brace ..................................................................2
Ratchet ........................................................................ 1
Socket, 10mm..............................................................1
The truck bed is heavy and difficult
to handle. To prevent possible per-
sonal injury, it is strongly recom-
mended that an assistant or adequate lifting device
be used to remove the truck bed from the vehicle.
Fig. 1 Truck Bed
To safely remove the bed from the vehicle, first relieve the
pressure from the gas spring as described below:
1.
With the bed in the down position, remove the two
bolts that secure the bed stop bracket to the bed
frame. Remove the bracket.
2. Release the bed latch and lift the truck bed until the
gas spring is fully extended.
3. With a person on each side of bed, remove cotter pin
and clevis pin that connects the gas spring to truck
bed and swing the gas spring down to rest on the
frame
4. Lower the truck bed.
5. Remove cotter pins and clevis pins from the truck
bed pivots.
6. Remove bed from the vehicle.
7. Install the truck bed in the reverse order of disassem-
bly.
NOTICE: Make sure the pivot bushings are in place
before installing the bed.
Make sure the heat shields are attached before
installation.
Fig. 2 Truck Bed Removal
Gas Spring Connection
to Underside of
Truck Bed
Bed Stop Bracket
Bolt Bolt
Clevis Pins and
Cotter Pins
Heat Shield