PREVOST GKN AXLES LIMITED KIRKSTALL DIVISION, Руководство по обслуживанию

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Section 16: SUSPENSION
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4.2 Removal
1. Flatten the tab washer which secures the two
retaining nuts (or bolts), then unscrew the nuts
(or bolts) at each extremity of the radius rod
(Fig. 6).
2. Remove the tab washer and the retaining
plates and radius rod ends from anchor pins,
then remove the radius rod.
4.3 Bushing Removal
1. Safely support the radius rod as shown in fig-
ure 7.
FIGURE 7: RADIUS ROD BUSHING REMOVAL
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2. Place a flat steel disc, slightly smaller than the
outside diameter of the bushing (Fig. 7).
3. Using an arbor press or a suitable driving tool,
press or drive the old bushing out of the rod
and discard the bushing.
Caution:
Make sure to prevent the steel disc
from contacting radius rod end.
4.4 Bushing Installation
1. Lightly Spray the inner and outer surfaces of
radius rod bushing with water.
Caution:
No lubricant whatsoever is to be
used on the rubber bushing.
2. Safely support the radius rod, and place new
bushing on top of the radius rod end (Fig. 8).
3. Place a block of wood on top of bushing and
press on it manually.
4. If necessary, use an arbor press or a suitable
driving tool. Press or drive the bushing into the
radius rod end until it extends equally on both
sides of the rod.
5. It is also possible to proceed differently. Place
radius rod bushing on a plane surface. Spray a
light coat of water on the inner and outer sur-
faces of radius rod bushing.
6. Take radius rod, align the bushing. Tap radius
rod on bushing until latter is positioned cor-
rectly.
FIGURE 8: RADIUS ROD BUSHING INSTALLATION
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4.5 Installation
1. Lightly Spray the anchor pin with water. Place
the radius rod end over the anchor pin.
FIGURE 9: RADIUS ROD INSTALLATION
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