ProGear Hendrickson HN FR Series Service Manual page 25

HN ® FR Series
FIGURE 8-2
6. Raise the rear of the vehicle to clear the bolster springs from the equalizing beam. Support
7. Remove the eight (8)
THE WEIGHT OF THE SADDLE IS APPROXIMATELY 175 POUNDS. CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN AT REMOVAL
AND INSTALLATION TO PREVENT PERSONAL INJURY OR DAMAGE TO COMPONENTS.
8. Remove saddle to frame fasteners per the vehicle manufacturer's specifications.
9. Remove the saddle.
ASSEMBLY
1. Mount the saddle to frame and tighten fasteners per the vehicle manufacturer's specifications.
THE BOLSTER SPRING BOLT HEADS MUST BE POSITIONED TOWARDS THE BOLSTER SPRINGS TO
PREVENT THE BOLSTER SPRINGS FROM BEING DAMAGED BY THE THREADED ENDS OF THE BOLTS.
2. Mount the bolster springs to the saddle and loosely install the eight (8) upper
IF THE VEE BRACKET LOCATED BETWEEN THE EQUALIZING BEAM AND THE BOLSTER SPRINGS
IS DAMAGED, REPLACEMENT IS REQUIRED. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO MATING
COMPONENTS.
3. Remove the frame supports and lower the frame until the bolster springs lightly touch the
THE BOLSTER SPRING BOLT HEADS MUST BE POSITIONED TOWARDS THE BOLSTER SPRINGS TO
PREVENT THE BOLSTER SPRINGS FROM BEING DAMAGED BY THE THREADED ENDS OF THE BOLTS.
4. Install the eight (8)
5. After all sixteen (16) bolster spring fasteners are installed completely lower the vehicle onto
Component Replacement
Pro Gear and Transmission • 906 W. Gore St. Orlando, FL 32805 • 1 (877) 776-4600 / (407) 872-1901 • parts@eprogear.com
7 16 / " Upper Bolster Spring Locknut
Tightening Torque 33-45 ft. lbs.
Bolster Spring
Bolster Spring Stud
¾" Vee Bracket Locknut
Tightening Torque
220-300 ft. lbs.
/ " Lower Bolster Spring Locknut
7 16
Tightening Torque 33-45 ft. lbs.
the vehicle at this height with frame stands.
7 ⁄
16
remove the bolster springs, see Figure 8-2.
on the bolster spring. Ensure the bolt heads are positioned towards the bolster springs. DO
NOT tighten at this time.
Vee bracket.
7
⁄ " lower bolster spring fasteners through the bolster springs and the
16
Vee-bracket. Ensure the bolt heads are positioned towards the rubber bolster springs. DO
NOT tighten at this time.
the bolster springs.
Saddle Assembly
" fasteners that connect the bolster springs to the saddle, and
24
Vee Bracket
Equalizing Beam
7 ⁄ " fasteners
16
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