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OUTER, OUTER TUBE REPLACEMENT
Tools Required:
• (2) Saw Horse
• 3/8” Combination Wrench
• 7/16” Combination Wrench
• T25 Torx Driver
• (2) 9/16” Combination Wrench
• Dead Blow Hammer
• 3/16” Allen Wrench
• 1/2” Combination Wrench
• Needle Nose Pliers
Procedure:
1. Complete steps 2-7 from “Inner, Inner Tube Replacement” on page 69.
2. Using a T25 Torx driver, remove the two button head cap screws that secure the tube bearing (see “Figure 73”
on page 70).
3. Remove the inner tube.
4. Remove the outer tube X-frame guard and set aside to reuse on the new outer tube (see ”Figure 72” on page
70).
5. Using a 3/16” Allen wrench and 1/2” combination wrench, remove the bolt that holds the timing link to the outer
tube and remove the timing link.
6. Depending on where your side release handle is located, you may need to remove the height adjustment rack
springs. Using needle nose pliers, remove the two return springs for the height adjustment rack.
7. Using a 3/16” Allen wrench, remove the four bolts that secure the slider housing and set aside.
8. Remove the outer tube and save the tube bushings to reuse on the new tube.
9. Reverse the above procedures to install the new outer tube.
Note: Make sure that the X-frame guard screw hole on the new inner tube is facing the top of the cot when
reassembling.
10. Verify proper operation of the unit before returning it to service.
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