17730-241 53 Component Replacement
AR2
™
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A shop press with a capacity of at least
100 tons
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Air hammer / chisel / Bent chisel, see
Figure 8-25
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Hendrickson Part No. 66086-102 (OTC Part
No. 1764), see Special Tools section of this
publication
THE ADAPTER REMOVAL PROCESS CAN CAUSE DAMAGE. REUSE OF DAMAGED OR WORN ADAPTERS
COULD RESULT IN A COMPONENT FAILURE LEADING TO ADVERSE VEHICLE HANDLING AND POSSIBLE
PERSONAL INJURY.
It is recommended that a penetrating oil be applied to all beam end connections prior to removal
to aide in disassembly.
1. Chock the wheels of the steer axle.
2. Raise and support the drive axles with safety stands.
3. Remove the tires.
PRIOR TO REMOVING BOTH EQUALIZING BEAMS, SUPPORT THE PINION OF EACH DRIVE AXLE. FAILURE
TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR ALLOW THE AXLES TO SHIFT MAKING REASSEMBLY
MORE DIFFICULT.
4. Support the pinion angle of the drive axles to prevent axle movement during service.
5. Remove and discard the saddle cap fasteners from both inboard and outboard sides of the
equalizing beam.
6. Remove the saddle caps, refer to Saddle Cap Assembly in this section.
7. Raise the vehicle’s frame just enough to create a ½" (13 mm) gap between the saddles and
the center bushings. Support the vehicle’s frame at this height.
THE WEIGHT OF THE EQUALIZING BEAM ASSEMBLY IS APPROXIMATELY 155 POUNDS. PRIOR TO
REMOVING THE BEAM END FASTENERS FROM THE EQUALIZING BEAM, SUPPORT THE END OF THE
EQUALIZING BEAM TO PREVENT FROM DROPPING. CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN AT REMOVAL AND
INSTALLATION TO PREVENT PERSONAL INJURY OR DAMAGE TO COMPONENTS.
8. Support both equalizing beams with floor jacks.
9. Remove the beam end bolt or shaft (as equipped), see Figure 8-26.
Due to the process necessary to remove the beam end adapters, the adapter can be subjected to
damage. reuse worn or damaged adapters.
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