Rev: 10.05.18
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CCD-0001632
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Maintenance
Step Motor Assembly Lubrication
Clean all mud, salt, and road grime from the step before lubricating. Lubricate all moving parts (bearings, pivot
points, slides, clevis pin, and drive linkage ball) every 30 days with a good quality moisture and heat resistant
penetrating grease. KwikLube™ Spray Grease is specially formulated to lubricate Kwikee® Electric Steps and is
recommended for lubricating all moving parts. Refer to the figures below for lubrication locations.
Note: Silicone lubricants and WD-40® are not recommended as they have a tendency to evaporate and dry
the mating surfaces which leave them vulnerable to the elements.
1. On the square shaft bearing, lubricate around outside (Fig. 9) and under head of bearing (Fig. 11).
2. On step models equipped with a plastic cover, this cover will have to be removed to lubricate center
bearings (Fig. 12). Lubricate bearings under cover every 90 days.
3. Lubricate around the bushing-in-bushings (Fig. 12).
4. Maintain clean, dry electrical connections at the 2-way and 4-way connectors and any butt connections
leading from the 4 connectors on the vehicle. A small dab of dielectric grease at the connections and
replacing corroded butt connections with heat shrink type crimp style automotive connectors will help
maintain a good electrical source for the step.
Note: Figures are to be used for general reference purposes only. Some may not pertain to your particular
step model.
Maintenance In A Salt Environment
To maintain step finish when step is exposed to a salt environment for extended periods of time, routinely spray
with fresh water.
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