Tico Pro-Spotter, Service Manual

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6-12 Service Manual
TICO Manufacturing
FRONT AXLE & STEERING PRO-SPOTTER
5. Remove front wheel.
6. Remove lock nuts (2), washers (3), spacers (4), and
U-bolts (5).
7. Lower axle away from leaf spring.
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WARNING
8. Using an appropriate lifting device, support leaf
spring.
Figure 6-14: Leaf Spring
9. Remove bolt (7), washer (8), and lock nut (9) from
leaf spring.
Figure 6-15: Leaf Spring
10. Remove bolt (10), washer (11), lock nut (12), and leaf
spring.
11. Repair or replace components as necessary.
Inspection
• Inspect leaf springs for cracks or damage. Replace
as needed.
• Check all threaded components for damaged or
stripped threads. Repair light damage with thread
chasers. Replace parts found to be unserviceable.
• Clean all parts of dirt and debris.
• Inspect parts for wear or damage. Replace as
needed.
Installation
See Figure 6-16.
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
• Tighten lock nut (9) to specification.
Figure 6-16: Alignment Pin
• Verify proper alignment. Locate alignment pin (13)
with hole (14) in frame while installing upper plate
(15).
Prevent possible crushing injury or death. Use
appropriate lifting device.
6 Leaf Spring 8 Washer
7 Bolt 9 Lock Nut
6 Leaf Spring 11 Washer
10 Bolt 12 Lock Nut
7
TPS-160
6
8
9
6
TPS-161
12
11
10
Specification
Lock Nut (9)—Torque 461 N·m
340 lb·ft
12 Leaf Spring 14 Hole
13 Alignment Pin 15 Upper Plate
15
TPS-162
12
14
13