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FRONT WAGON
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FRONT WAGON
7.2.5 Suspension Bearing
The Suspension Bearings are the pivot points for the front wheel suspension arms.
Removal
Thoroughly clean the front suspension.
Remove actual wheel. Front frame must be supported on safety stands, not the suspension.
Remove the hydraulic cylinder suspension from the suspension arm.
Remove panhard bar.
Attach a chain hoist between the suspension arm and an eye bolt inserted in the upper rear attachment hole for
the wheel well side cover.
Lift suspension arm to take up the weight on the suspension bearing. Remove any jack positioned under sus-
pension.
Remove the four bolts securing the suspension bearing to the front frame. Save the shims.
Attach another chain hoist between the cross tube and the attachment point in front of the dumper.
Pull suspension arm slowly forward to expose the suspension arm bearing. Take care not to damage brake
lines and lubrication lines.
Be aware of the risk of injury to people and equipment when handling heavy objects!
Unscrew the eight bolts securing the bearing cover to the suspension arm, and remove cover.
The cover compresses the rubber bearing, and by removing cover the bearing can be withdrawn from suspen-
sion arm.
Installation
Insert suspension bearing in suspension arm, and replace the bearing cover. Orient the mounting holes to align
to the front frame bracket. Tighten the cover bolts until cover is snug against suspension arm to expand the
bearing.
Slowly release the chain hoist pulling from front to get suspension arm back in position, - adjust with the other
hoist, and position fastening bolts and shims to secure suspension arm against front frame bracket.
Thigh ten bolts.
Replace panhard bar.
Replace the hydraulic cylinder suspension.
Control
Before replacing the wheel, check that all components are located as when removed.
Replace wheel.
Perform a test drive to check that the front suspension is functioning properly.
WARNING
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