To Replace Front Axle Leaf Spring - Tennant ATLV 4300 Service Manual

CHASSIS

TO REPLACE FRONT AXLE LEAF SPRING

FOR SAFETY: Before Leaving Or
Servicing Machine; Stop On Level
Surface, Set Parking Brake, turn off
machine, and remove key.
1. Remove the front axle assembly. See TO
REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY
instructions in this section.
2. Remove four hex screws and nyloc nuts
holding the pivot assembly to the top of the
leaf spring. Remove the pivot assembly.
3. Remove the hex screws (1 bolt on right side,
2 on left side) and nyloc nuts holding the
ends of the leaf spring to the front axle
assembly. The hex screws may need to be
hammered out of the mount holes because
of a knurl on the bolt shoulder.
4. Remove the shackle plates from the left side
of the leaf spring.
5. Remove the leaf spring from the axle
assembly.
6. Position the new leaf spring onto the axle
assembly in the same orientation as the old
leaf spring.
7. Install the two shackle plates, two hex
screws, and two nylocs to the left side of the
new leaf spring. Place the nylocs on the
back side.
8. Install the hex screw and nyloc to the right
side of the new leaf spring. Place the nyloc
on the back side.
9. Tighten all the hardware with an impact then
hit the bolt with a hammer to seat the knurl.
10. Reinstall the axle assembly. See TO
INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY
instructions in this section.
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