Suspension
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Bigfoot G-1500
MB-440-10
FRONT SPRINGS
Note: If a left or right side spring is replaced, it is
recommended to replace the opposite side
at the same time.
Note: All spring bushing should be replaced when
replacing a spring.
Note: When replacing the springs, replace one
side and then the other to avoid dropping
the axle out of the vehicle.
Remove
1: Raise the front end and support with jack stands.
2: Remove the 4 spring mounting bolt nuts and
discard.
3: Raise the axle up and off of the spring and
securely tie in place.
4: Remove the 2 spring eye bolts and discard the
nuts.
5: Remove the spring from the vehicle.
6: Remove the spring hanger bolt and discard the
nut.
7: Discard all spring eye and hanger bushings.
Install
1: Inspect the spring hangers for damage and
replace as needed.
2: Using new nuts and bushings, install the hangers
and spring in the frame.
3: Tighten the spring to frame mounting hardware
until there is no axial play in the bolt then 1/4 turn
more.
4: Untie the axle and lower down into the spring
making sure that the spring locating stud is in the
hole on the lower axle beam.
5: Using new nuts, install the spring plate.
6: Repeat Remove and Install procedures for the
other side.
7: Test drive the vehicle.
This section is one section of a complete service
manual. Before starting any procedure, read all
warnings and instructions that are located in the
Service Guidelines chapter.
WARNING
Do not over torque the spring bolts on elliptical spring
hangers. The spring hangers must be allowed to pivot.
NOTICE
REAR SPRINGS
Remove
1: Block the front wheels.
2: Remove the upper shock bolts.
3: Disconnect one side of the panard bar.
4: Raise the rear of the vehicle just enough to allow
clearance to remove the springs and support on
jack stands.
5: Remove the springs
Install
1: Install in reverse order of removal.
2: Test drive the vehicle.
DO NOT attempt to remove the springs until the
vehicle is firmly supported on jack stands.
If the frame moves or falls while removing the springs
then it may result in severe bodily injury.
WARNING
DO NOT raise the vehicle so far as to put any tension
on the brake hoses. Stretching a brake hose may
weaken the hose resulting in failure of the hose and
loss of brakes.
WARNING
DO NOT place hands in proximity of the springs
or frame while lowering the frame. Unexpected
movement of the frame may result in severe bodily
injury.
WARNING
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