Checking The Pull-Springs And Rivet Connection

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I - Pull-springs OK

Slight offset in the outer area -arrows A-.

Fig 1: Slight Offset In Outer Area -Arrows A-
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II - Pull-springs damaged

The pressure plate must be replaced if the pull-spring is bent or broken off -arrow B-.

-- Make sure the rivet connections -arrows B- fit correctly on all pull-springs -A-.

Fig 2: Checking Connections Of Springs And Rivet Connections

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Replace any pressure plates that have loose rivet connections -arrow B-.