NMC-WOLLARD 100 - Front Suspension; Installation; Removing the Leaf Springs

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M100 Tow Tractor Manual No. 46052
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CHAPTER 2 MAINTENANCE
3 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
AUGUST 31, 2008
5. Remove steering wheel assembly. Wheel is keyed to serrations on steering
shaft.
6. Remove nuts, washers, and U-bolt attaching steering column to dash
assembly. Remove steering column assembly.
7. Remove cover plate.
8. Loosen pinch bolt on coupling at lower end of steering column assembly.
9. Place nut and washer on steering column shaft to prevent loss.
3.11.2 Installation
1. Install cover plate.
2. Position steering column assembly to lower coupling on steering gear
assembly.
3. Install U-bolt around steering column and attach to dash assembly with
washers and nuts. Hand tighten nuts.
4. Check engagement of coupling and steering gear shaft. Tighten pinch bolt.
5. Tighten nuts on U-bolts to secure steering column.
6. Install steering wheel assembly on steering shaft. Tap into place on shaft
serrations with a soft-faced hammer. Install nut and washer to secure
steering wheel to column.
7. Insert plunger into counterbored hole in steering wheel. Install horn parts.
8. Connect external horn wire. Test operation of horn.
9. Install cover plate.
3.12 FRONT SUSPENSION
The front suspension is comprised of the leaf springs, hangers, brackets, and
hardware needed to secure the springs to the axle and frame.
After initially mounting u-bolts over springs and axle, recheck u-bolt
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so may result in axle mounting failure and loss of vehicle control.
3.12.1 Removing the Leaf Springs
1. Using a jack, raise the front of tractor. Support with appropriate jack stands.
2. Raise tractor far enough to relieve tension on springs. Support axle with
jack stands positioned so they will not interfere with spring removal.
3. Remove nuts, lock washers, U-bolts and spring plate.
4. Remove bolt, nut, and lock washer securing front of spring to frame.
5. Lower axle until there is enough clearance to remove spring.
6. Lower front of spring until rear of spring clears seating slot in rear spring
hanger.