Replacing The Spring Assembly - Carefree ASCENT Service Manual

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EPLACING THE
NOTE: R001877 (Ascent XL) contains both the LH and RH springs. Both springs should be replaced to
ensure that the springs are the same strength on both sides of the slideout cover.
This procedure will require two people.
1. Remove the existing spring winds.
NOTE: Use a pair of good quality work gloves to protect the hands while holding onto the roll bar.
Insulated rubber gloves provide a solid grip.
1.1. Firmly hold onto the roller tube.
CAUTION
spindle will turn rapidly. To avoid personal injury, keep hands away from the spindle until the
spring has unwound.
1.2. Remove the spring locking pin and allow the spring to unwind.
Springs are color coded:
Orange = RH Spring
White = LH Spring (XL model)
2. After the spring is unwound, remove the #8 x 1 pan head square drive screw that attaches the spindle
assembly to the roller tube and save.
3. Remove the spring assembly from the roller tube and set aside.
4. Insert the new spring assembly and secure to the roller tube with the #8 x 1 screw removed previously.
NOTE: RH springs are color coded O
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The spring is wound and under tension. When the pin is removed, the
#8 x 1 PHSD Screw
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Spindle Attach Screw
View of RH Spindle
Fabric Slot (ref)
3/8 Square Drive
View of LH Spindle (XL Model)
; for XL models, the LH spring is color coded W
Fabric Slot (ref)
3/8 Square Drive
Spindle Attach Screw
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