AMF-BRUNS Hydraulic Lowering Rear Suspension, Руководство по эксплуатации

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Description
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The hydraulic aggregate is mounted behind the standard
interior trim of the vehicle. A cover is available from AMF-
Bruns for vehicles without interior trim. The hydraulic ag-
gregate comprises mainly the hydraulic pump, a 12 V DC
electric motor and a hydraulic fluid reservoir (see Figure 1,
page 14).
The hydraulic aggregate is firmly secured to the bodywork
by its mounting. The hydraulic and bleed lines are con-
nected to the underside of the vehicle via bulkhead unions.
2.2 Hydraulic Cylinders
The hydraulic cylinders are fitted to the vehicle in pairs. The
hydraulic cylinder pistons are connected to the rear axle by
special fastenings. These fastenings differ according to the
type of vehicle. The cylinders are mounted in the columns
to provide the connection to the bodywork (see Sec-
tion 2.3).
When the vehicle is travelling, the hydraulic cylinders are
depressurized and follow the travel of the rear axle sus-
pension. When the hydraulic aggregate is activated, the
pistons are retracted into the hydraulic cylinders and pull
the rear of the vehicle down against the force of the rear
axle suspension.
2.3 Columns
The columns form the connection between the hydraulic
cylinders and the bodywork. The top hydraulic cylinder
connecting bolts are mounted in the columns.
The space and height required to allow the hydraulic cylin-
ders to be fitted is provided by installing the columns in the
bodywork.
The columns differ according to the type of vehicle. They
are visible from the inside of the vehicle or are hidden be-
hind the interior trim. Visible columns can be used to install
hand grips that provide additional passenger comfort (see
Figure 2, page 16).