Taylor-Dunn TT-316-36 Service And Replacement Parts Manual page 86

Suspension
REPLACE THE REAR SPRINGS
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.
If a spring has failed or is fatigued, then it is recommended that both
rear springs are replaced as a set.
1: Raise the rear of the vehicle and support with jack stands.
2: Tie up or support the rear axle so it cannot fall out of the vehicle.
3: Remove the nuts holding the spring to the axle tube.
4: Support the spring so that it cannot fall out of the vehicle.
5: Remove the lower bolt from the spring hanger.
6: Remove the spring bolt from the other end of the spring and
remove the spring from the vehicle.
7: Inspect the spring bolts and spring hangers for signs of wear or
WARNING
Damaged or worn spring bolts or hangers could result
in sudden failure of the suspension causing severe
bodily injury or property damage.
damage. If any wear or damage is found, then they must be replaced.
8: Install the new spring in reverse order.
9: If the spring hanger bolts do not have a grease fitting, lube the spring bushings before installing the spring.
10: Torque the spring hanger bolts per torque listed in the Hardware Torque table at the end of this section.
11: Lower the vehicle.
12: Reconnect the main positive and negative cables at the batteries.
13: Remove the blocks from behind the wheels.
14: Test drive the vehicle
REPLACE THE FRONT SPRINGS
If a spring has failed or is fatigued, then it is recommended
that both front springs are replaced as a set.
1: Raise the front of the vehicle and support with
jack stands.
2: Remove the upper spring retainer and remove
the spring.
3: Assemble in reverse order.
4: Lower the vehicle.
5: Reconnect the main positive and negative cables
at the batteries.
6: Remove the blocks from behind the wheels.
7: Test drive the vehicle.
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Typical Spring hanger
MT-316-06