Replace The Spring Bushings - Taylor-Dunn B0-248-36 Service Replacement Parts

Suspension

REPLACE THE SPRING BUSHINGS

WARNING
This section is one section of a complete service
manual. Before starting any procedure, read all
warnings and instructions that are located in the
Service Guidelines chapter.
It is recommended that all front spring bushings are replaced as a set.
Your vehicle will be equipped with one of two types of spring bushings, internal and external (see illustration to the
right):
• The internal bushing is a plastic insert that is pressed into the spring eye. There are one of these bushings for
each spring eye.
• The external bushing consists of two plastic bushings on each end of the spring eye.
• Refer to the parts list to identify the bushings used in your vehicle.
1) Make sure the key-switch is in the "OFF" position, then remove the key.
2) Place the forward-reverse switch in the center "OFF" position.
3) Set the park brake.
4) Place blocks under the front wheels to prevent vehicle movement.
5) Disconnect the main positive and negative cables at the batteries.
Always use a lifting strap, hoist, and jack stands, of adequate capacity to lift and support the vehicle. Failure
to use lifting and support devices of rated load capacity may result in severe bodily injury.
6: Raise the front or rear of the vehicle depending on which spring is to be removed and support with jack
stands.
7: Remove the spring from the vehicle.
Note: Refer to Replace the Front Springs section for information regarding removing the front springs.
8: If the vehicle is equipped with spring hangers, remove the spring hanger bolt from the vehicles frame.
9: Remove the spring bushing(s):
• For internal bushing, press the spring bushings out of the two spring eyes and from the mounting eye on the
vehicles frame.
• For external bushing, Remove the bushings from the spring eye.
10: Install the new bushings in reverse order.
Hint: Apply a light coating of grease to the bushing before pressing into the spring eye.
11: Install the spring onto the vehicle.
Note: Refer to Replace the Front Springs section for information regarding installing the front springs.
12: Repeat for the other spring.
13: Lower the vehicle.
14: Reconnect the main positive and negative cables at the batteries.
15: Remove the blocks from behind the wheels.
16: Release the parking brake and test drive the vehicle.
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