86 10... Removing shock absorber from overrunning equipment

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Check the overrunning equipment shock absorber while installed to ascertain whether it needs to be replaced.

Apply handbrake. Push in and pull out tow ball end by hand. If it is very easy to pull out the tow ball end, the shock absorber must be replaced.

Release screw (1) and remove. Pull out internal shock absorber (2) from opening in tow tube (3) towards rear.

Installation

Tightening Torque,

Refer to TIGHTENING TORQUE 86 10 15AZ.

Fig 1: Identifying Shock Absorber With Tow Tube And Screw

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Push in new shock absorber (1) as shown in illustration through opening in tow tube (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Shock Absorber With Tow Tube

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