Equalizing Beam - ProGear Hendrickson HN FR Series Service Manual

HN ® FR Series
FIGURE 8-10

EQUALIZING BEAM

DISASSEMBLY
IF THE VEE BRACKET LOCATED BETWEEN THE EQUALIZING BEAM AND THE BOLSTER SPRINGS IS
DAMAGED, IT MUST BE REPLACED. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO MATING COMPONENTS.
IF REPLACEMENT IS NEEDED, REFER TO VEE BRACKET REPLACEMENT IN THIS SECTION.
1. Chock the FRONT wheels of the vehicle.
2. If both equalizing beams need replacement repeat Steps 3 through 9 for removal of the
SERVICE HINT Access to the lower anchor plate assembly fasteners can be gained from the outboard side of
the equalizing beam.
3. Remove the lower end of the rebound strap from the equalizing beam by removing the
4. Remove the (4) fasteners that connect the Vee bracket to the equalizing beam, see Figure 8-12.
FIGURE 8-12
Tightening Torque 220-300 ft. lbs.
5. Raise the frame of the vehicle until the Vee bracket is 2"-3" above the equalizing beam.
Component Replacement
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opposing equalizing beam AFTER the first equalizing beam is reassembled.
lower anchor plate and fasteners, see Figure 8-8.
Equalizing Beam Aligning Pins
¾" Vee Bracket Locknut
Support the frame at this height with frame stands.
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FIGURE 8-11
Bolster Spring with
Vee Bracket Assembly
¾" Hex Head Bolt
Equalizing Beam
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