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Installation of the Pressure
Spring & Guide Tube
a) Install a casing screw {pos. 68, #12016}
through the distance tube {pos. 52, #36425}
as shown in Figure 164. Do not place a
washer between the screw head and
distance tube.
b) Place (2) washers {pos. 79, 36306} on the
underside of the casing.
c)
Loosely install a nyloc nut {pos. 76, #7996}
on the underside.
1) Install the spring {pos. 80, #29396} on
the guide tube {pos.53, #36375}.
2) Wrap a rag around the spring and compress
by hand.
3) Carefully clamp the tube with a pair of needle
nose clamping pliers to hold the spring
compressed about 2-3" (Figure 165).
4) Install the spring washer {pos. 84, #7836}
on the end of the tube.
5) Install the complete assembly into the spring
bolt guide {pos. 10, #36395} (Figure 166).
6) Push back on the jaw assembly towards the
spring to limit the amount of spring travel
when released.
7) Apply pressure to the top cams to prevent
parts from jumping out of position and
release the Vise-Grips.
8) Install the bearing {pos. 69, #10186} and
bearing cover {pos. 31, #36525} as shown in
Figure 167.
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CAUTION
Always wear proper eye protection!
NOTE:
The screw will be removed after the cover is
installed (see next Sec.) and replaced with the
proper washer configuration. This step helps
keep the distance tube from rolling and
accidentally release the spring assembly.
Figure 164
Figure 165
Figure 166
Figure 167
NOTE:
Use the following procedure to help keep the
pressure spring assembly in place during
reassembly:
