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CHECKING THE EFFICIENCY OF THE
FRONT/REAR FRICTION PADS
1. Couple the AKS 3004 to the towball but do not activate
the stabiliser.
2. If a green indicator is visible (on the handle), then the
AKS 3004 is in a new condition or the pads and towball
are within the permissible limits (Fig 28/Item 2).
3. If only a red indicator is visible (Fig 29/Item 3), then this
may have the following causes:
a. AKS 3004 is okay but the towball has reached the
lowest limit of 49.61 mm.
b. AKS 3004 shows signs of wear.
c. Towball is in a new condition (50 mm) but the front/
rear friction pads show a high degree of wear.
Establish the diameter of the towball so that
conclusions may be drawn as to the wear of the
friction pads (ball diameter must not be less than
49.61 mm).
FRICTION PAD REPLACEMENT (FRONT/REAR)
1. Uncouple the AKS 3004.
2. Remove the soft dock (pull up & off), (Fig 30/Item 1 & Fig 30a.).
3. Press the safety indicator outwards and secure with SW14 hex.
spanner (not included), (Fig 30/ Item 2).
4. Remove cheese-head screws (Fig 30/Item 3 & Fig 30a), using
special torx tool.
5. Press friction lining recess (Fig 30/Item 4) inwards and pull
down and out.
6. Open coupling handle (Fig 30/ Item 5).
7. Remove countersunk head cap screw using special torx tool
(Fig 30/ Item 6 & Fig 31).
8. Press friction pad inwards with a screwdriver and remove from
ball cup.
9. Fit new linings in reverse. Tighten screws 3 & 5 to 5 Nm.
10. Replace rubber soft dock, insert top section then bottom.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
FOR AKS 3004 STABILISER
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