FRAME
SECTION
E8
DISMANTLING
AND
REASSEMBLING
THE
SUSPENSION
UNITS
E
To dismantle
the
suspension unit and remove the
spring, It
Is
required
to
compress
the
spring whilst
the
two
semi-circular spring retainer plates are
removed. To do this first
turn
the
cam until
jt
is
in
the
"light-load"
position.
then
carefully grip
the
bottom lug
in
a vice. Do
NOT
grip
the
body.
Use Glrling Service Tooi as shown
In
Fig.
E7,
but
If
not available, compress
the
spring sufficiently
to
allow
the
two
retainers
to
be extracted. The
same tool
Is
used for replacing
or
renewing
the
spring.
The damper unit should be checked
for
leakage,
bending of
the
plunger rod, and damping action.
Check
the
bonded pivot bushes for wear, and ensure
that
the
sieeve
Is
not
loose
In
the
rubber
bush.
The position
of
any washers should be noted.
The bushes can be renewed easily
by
driving
out
the
old one and pressing
in
the
new
one
using a smear
of
soapy water
to
assist assembly.
When
reassembling check
that
the
cam
Is
in
the
light load position before compressing
the
spring.
1i..'
Fig.
E1.
Using
Glrling
tool
to
dismantle
suspension
unit
E7
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