Taylor-Dunn B5-540-48XL Service And Replacement Parts Manual page 98

Suspension
FRONT 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.
Note: If a left or right side spring is replaced, it is
recommended to replace the opposite side
at the same time.
Note: All spring bushing should be replaced when
replacing a spring.
Note: When replacing the springs, replace one
side and then the other to avoid dropping
the axle out of the vehicle.
Remove
1: Raise the front end and support with jack stands.
2: Remove the 4 spring mounting bolt nuts and
discard.
3: Raise the axle up and off of the spring and
securely tie in place.
NOTICE
Do not over torque the spring bolts on elliptical spring
hangers. The spring hangers must be allowed to pivot.
4: Remove the 2 spring eye bolts and discard the
nuts.
5: Remove the spring from the vehicle.
6: Remove the spring hanger bolt and discard the
nut.
7: Discard all spring eye and hanger bushings.
Install
1: Inspect the spring hangers for damage and
replace as needed.
2: Using new nuts and bushings, install the hangers
and spring in the frame.
3: Tighten the spring to frame mounting hardware
until there is no axial play in the bolt then 1/4 turn
more.
4: Untie the axle and lower down into the spring
making sure that the spring locating stud is in the
hole on the lower axle beam.
5: Using new nuts, install the spring plate.
6: Repeat Remove and Install procedures for the
other side.
7: Test drive the vehicle.
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B5-440-36 / B5-440-48 / B5-540-48XL / BF-030-48
REAR SPRINGS
NOTICE
When the vehicle is carrying a full load, the bump-
stops will be against the frame. This will not cause
harm to your vehicle as this is an active part of the
suspension system.
Note: If a left or right side spring is replaced, it is
recommended to replace the opposite side
at the same time.
Note: All spring bushing should be replaced when
replacing a spring.
Note: When replacing the springs, replace one
side and then the other to avoid dropping
the axle out of the vehicle.
Note: The rubber bumper on the axle is an active
suspension component. It is not a bump stop
and is normal for the spring to contact the
bumper.
Remove
1: Raise the side of the vehicle so that the wheel is
no more than 1 inch (25 mm) off of the ground
and support with a jack stand.
2: Remove the wheel.
3: Remove the nuts from the axle mounting U-bolts
and discard the nuts.
4: Place the jack under the axle hub (not rotor) and
raise so that the axle rubber suspension bumper
is pushing up on the frame. Do not lift so high that
the frame comes off of the jack stand.
5: Remove the 2 spring eye bolts and discard the
nuts.
6: Remove the spring from the vehicle.
7: Remove the spring hanger bolt and discard the
nut.
8: Discard all spring eye and hanger bushings.
Install
1: Inspect the spring hangers for damage and
replace as needed.
2: Using new nuts and bushings, install the hangers
and spring in the frame.
3: Tighten the spring to frame mounting hardware
until there is no axial play in the bolt then 1/4 turn
more.
4: Untie the axle and lower down into the spring
making sure that the spring locating stud is in the
hole on the lower axle beam.
5: Using new nuts, install the spring plate.
6: Install the wheel
7: Repeat Remove and Install procedures for the
other side.
8: Test drive the vehicle.
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