Garmin Force User & Maintenance Manual page 18

1
With the motor in the deployed position, disconnect the cable
from the display panel on the upper link of the mount
2
Using an 4 mm hex bit or wrench, remove a screw and
washer from one side of the upper pin
servo housing.
TIP: It is helpful to use another 4 mm hex wrench to hold one
end of the upper pin stationary while you remove one screw.
3
Remove the upper pin from the steering servo housing.
4
Pivot the upper link away from the steering servo housing.
5
Remove the bushings from the upper holes in the steering
servo housing.
Disconnecting the Upper Gas Spring
Before you can disconnect the upper gas spring, you must
disconnect the upper link of the mount
Link of the Mount, page 17) and disconnect the lower gas spring
(Disconnecting the Lower Gas Spring, page
1
Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, remove the two screws
that secure the lower gas spring clevis
the mount.
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on the steering
(Disconnecting the Upper
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to the lower link of
2 Lift the upper gas spring clevis off of the safety rod
Replacing the Upper Gas Spring
Before you can replace the upper gas spring, you must
disconnect it from the mount
Spring, page 18).
1
Using a #0 Phillips screwdriver, remove the set screw
secures the gas spring pin
2
Slide out the gas spring pin and lift up on the gas spring to
remove it.
3
Place the end of the replacement gas spring into the upper
gas spring arm.
4
Slide the gas spring pin into the upper gas spring arm,
through the end of the gas spring, until it is flush with the
edge of the upper gas spring arm.
5
Install the set screw in the upper gas spring arm to secure
the gas spring pin.
6
Place the upper gas spring clevis
mount, fitting it over the safety rod
7
Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, install the two screws
secure the lower gas spring clevis to the lower link of the
mount.
Disconnecting the Lower Link of the Mount from the
Steering Servo
Before you can disconnect the lower link of the mount from the
steering servo, you must disconnect the lower gas spring
(Disconnecting the Lower Gas Spring, page
disconnect the upper gas spring
Spring, page 18).
The lower pin is the final piece connecting the steering servo to
the mount. When you remove the pin, the steering servo, and
the drive motor and shaft, if they are still installed, may fall
causing injury or damage. Use caution to support the weight of
the steering servo before you remove the pin.
(Disconnecting the Upper Gas
to the upper gas spring arm
on the lower link of the
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17) and you must
(Disconnecting the Upper Gas
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