SECTION 17—ANTI-TIPPERS/ SHOCKS
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9. Install the 22NF battery box. Refer to Removing/Installing Battery Boxes on page 121.
FIGURE 17.3
Shock or Rubber Element Replacement - 22NF Batteries
Shock Spring Replacement
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 17.4 on page 190.
1. Remove the 22NF battery box or group 24 battery boxes. Refer to Removing/Installing
2. Group 24 Batteries Only
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Loosen the mounting screw that secures the battery box
retainer bar to the base frame.
3. Remove the mounting screw that secures the top of the shock to the suspension arm.
4. Swing the top of the shock rearward.
5. Hold the spring retainer and turn the shock eyelet assembly counterclockwise to
unthread it from the shock.
6. Remove the spring retainer and spring.
7. Place the new spring onto the shock.
8. Reinstall the shock eyelet assembly and the spring retainer onto the new spring.
9. While holding the spring retainer, torque the shock eyelet assembly to 245 in-lbs.
10. Position the retainer clip between the shock and the battery box sub-frame making
sure the retainer clip mounting hole is towards the bottom and the closed end of the
clip is against the battery box retainer.
11. Secure top of shock and retainer clip to base frame. Apply Loctite 242 and torque to
160 in-lbs.
12. Group 24 Batteries Only - Apply Loctite 242 and torque the hex screw that secures the
battery box retainer bar to the base frame to 160 in-lbs (13.3 ft-lbs)(18.03 Nm).
13. Reinstall the 22NF battery box or group 24 battery boxes. Refer to Removing/Installing
Mounting Screw
Base Frame
Shock or Rubber Element