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STEER WHEEL SWING ARM ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT
Tools Required:
• (2) 1/2” Combination Wrench
• 3/16” Allen Wrench
Procedure:
Note
Unless otherwise indicated, refer to Figure 18, page 1-62, for this procedure.
1. Raise the bed to the highest position.
2. Position the brake/steer pedal to neutral.
3. Remove the optional steer wheel hood.
Note
When reinstalling the steer wheel hood, ensure the colored labels affixed to the hood and the brake/steer pedal match.
4. Using a 1/2” combination wrench, remove the nut, shoulder spacer, washer, and bolt (C1, Figure 19, page 1-66)
holding the brake rod to the locking lever on the right side of the steer wheel mechanism. If the optional four-wheel
brake system is present on the bed, also remove the fasteners holding the other brake rod to the locking lever.
5. Using a 1/2” combination wrench, remove the two bolts (A) holding the right steer wheel support to the base. Lay
the support down and keep the molded spacer (B).
6. Using two 1/2” combination wrenches, remove the nut, shoulder spacers and bolt (D) holding the right torsion lever
(E) to the lower part of the right counter lever.
7. Using a 1/2” combination wrench and a 3/16” Allen wrench, remove the two nuts and two Allen screws (F) holding
the torsion levers (E) to both ends of the torque shaft (G).
Note
When reassembling the steer wheel swing arm assembly, screw down the Allen screws before installing the nuts.
8. Disengage the swing arm assembly from the torsion levers and remove it.
9. Using two 1/2” combination wrenches, remove the nut/bolt (C) holding the caster to the swing arm and install the
caster on the new swing arm assembly.
10. Reverse the above steps to install the new swing arm assembly.
11. Test the steer wheel before returning the bed to service.
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