SECTION 16—TILT
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Part No 1125031
WARNING
Use EXTREME caution, and work very slowly when loosening the locknut on the
end of the spring. Otherwise, the spring will expand rapidly and injury or damage
may occur
The spring must be fully expanded before removing the spring assist assembly. Oth-
erwise, injury or damage may occur.
9. Using EXTREME caution, SLOWLY loosen the locknut on the end of the spring until
the spring is fully expanded (Detail “A”).
NOTE: The spring is fully expanded when the locknut reaches the end of the threads.
10. Remove the two threaded pivot pins securing the front of the spring assist assembly
to the tilt frame (Detail “A”).
11. Remove the cotter pin from the clevis pin at the rear of the spring assist assembly
(Detail “B”).
12. Remove the clevis pin securing the rear of the spring assist assembly to the tilt frame
(Detail “B”).
13. Remove the spring assist assembly from the tilt frame.
Installing
1. Position the spring assist assembly onto the tilt frame as shown in FIGURE 16.8.
2. Install the clevis pin to secure the rear of the spring assist assembly to the tilt frame
(Detail “B”).
NOTE: The clevis pin should be installed with the head to the right side.
3. Install the washer onto the clevis pin (Detail “B”).
4. Install the cotter pin through the clevis pin to secure the clevis pin (Detail “B”).
5. Install the two threaded pivot pins to secure the front of the spring assist assembly to
the tilt frame (Detail “A”).
6. Tighten the locknut to 13 ft-lbs ± 20%.
7. Install the spring retainer onto the threads of the spring assist.
8. Secure the spring retainer to the spring assist using the Mounting screw.
9. Install the actuator shroud. Refer to Removing/Installing the Actuator Shroud on
10. Install the seat pan. Refer to Removing/Installing the Seat Pan on page 83.
11. Connect the joystick.
