Pump Belt Tension Adjustment; Maintenance And Inspection; Wheel Bearing Lubrication; Shock Absorber Diagnosis - Fleetwood Bounder 1987 Owner's Manual

Pump Belt Tension Adjustment
1. Loosen pivot bolt and pump bracket adjusting
nuts.
NOTE: Do not move pump by prying against
reservoir or by pulling on fillerneck. Damage to
the pump could occur.
2.
Move pump, with belt in place until belt is ten-
sioned to the specifications.
3. Tighten the pump bracket adjusting nut. Then
tighten the pivot bolt nuts.
Suspension System
The function of the suspension is to support the
vehicle body and chassis over the tires and wheels,
and to absorb and cushion road shock. The springs
in the suspension cushion the ride while the shock ab-
sorbers dampen or control the excess up and down
motion caused by variations in the road surface.
Although the design of the front and rear suspension
systems is different .. their functions are similar.
Maintenance And Inspection
The front suspension must be lubricated periodically
in accordance with the Maintenance Schedule. Grease
fittings are indicated in the lubrication section of this
manual.
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When the suspension is lJeing lubricated, check the
components for obvious signs 'of damage or wear.
Leakage from the shock absorbers may indicate a'need '
. for replacement. '
Wheel Bearing Lubrication
As a part of normal service, remolle, clean, inspec.t,
and lubricate the front wheel bearings. once each year,
or 20,000 miles, whichever comes first.
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Shock Absorber Diagnosis
Before assuming that shock absorbers are defec-
tive, check the following:
• Tire pressure-Check tire pressure. Be sure it
meets specification. Poor vehicle control and ride
complaints are often caused by improper tire
inflation.
• Vehicle load conditions-Unusual load conditions,
can affect the ride and handling of the vehicle.
Check the distribution of the weight in the motor
home. Reposition the load as necessary. See
"Loading And Weighing" section of this manual.
• Ride and handling check-After completing the
above, drive the vehicle to see if the problem has
been corrected. If the problem still exists, the
shock absorbers may be the cause. Refer service
to an authorized Fleetwood Service Center.
Rear Suspension
No lubrication is required in the rear suspension.
However, inspect the suspension components
periodically. Look for worn or damaged parts such as
weak or broken spring leaves, leaking shock ab-
sorbers, or loose or broken mounting bolts. Check for
even ride height left to right. Replace any worn or
damaged parts.
Check and re-tighten the U-bolts attaching the rear
axle to the leaf springs after the first
500
miles of
vehicle operation. Recheck the ,U-bolt torque each
10,000 miles thereafter. Torque specifications are
listed in the chart.
If the unit is equipped with air suspension com-
ponents, be sure to inspect them according to the
literature included in the Owner's Information
Package. Be sure to keep them inflated to the recom-
mended pressures.
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