Taylor-Dunn BG-015-00, Руководство по эксплуатации, устранению неисправностей и замене запасных частей

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Maintenance, Service, and Repair
Suspension Page 5
REPLACE THE SPRING BUSHINGS
It is recommended that all front spring bushings are replaced
as a set.
Your vehicle will be equipped with one of two types of spring
bushings, internal and external (see illustration to the right):
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The internal bushing is a plastic insert that is pressed
into the spring eye. There are one of these bushings
for each spring eye.
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The external bushing consists of two plastic bushings
on each end of the spring eye.
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Refer to the parts list to identify the bushings used in
your vehicle.
6. Raise the front or rear of the vehicle depending on which spring is to be removed and support
with jack stands.
7. Remove the spring from the vehicle.
NOTE: Refer to
Replace the Front Springs
section for information
regarding removing the front springs.
8. If the vehicle is equipped with spring hangers, remove the spring hanger bolt from the vehicles
frame.
9. Remove the spring bushing(s):
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For internal bushing, press the spring bushings
out of the two spring eyes and from the mounting
eye on the vehicles frame.
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For external bushing, Remove the bushings from
the spring eye.
10. Install the new bushings in reverse order.
HINT: Apply a light coating of grease to the
bushing before pressing into the spring
Always use a lifting strap, hoist, and jack stands, of adequate capacity
to lift and support the vehicle. Failure to use lifting and support devices
of rated load capacity may result in severe bodily
1. Make sure the key-switch is in the “OFF” position, then remove the
key.
2. Place the Shift lever in the neutral position.
3. Set the park brake.
4. Place blocks under the front wheels to prevent vehicle movement.
5. Disconnect the main positive and negative cables at the battery.