Servicing And Cleaning - Swift caravan Owner's Handbook Manual

Maintenance
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Fig. 10
Noises whilst driving
As a rule, the friction pads of the AKS 2004
do not make a noise during driving. Any
clicking, creaking or squeaking noises that
do arise may be due to the following:
a. Foreign bodies or dirt between the friction
pad and towball.
b. Dry operation of the drawshaft inside the
overrun device.
c. A detachable towball which has too much
play in the locking mechanism.
Remedial Action:
a. Clean the towball and friction pads by
lightly rubbing the surface (100-120 grit
emery paper).
b. Lubricate the drawshaft sleeve via the
grease nipples. In addition, push the
gaiter forward and grease (DIN 51 824
KTA 3K) the exposed part of the shaft (Fig
10).
c. Visit a specialist workshop to have the
ball holding area checked for damage
and the locking mechanism for function.
If necessary, change the towball.

SERVICING AND CLEANING

Friction Pad Replacement
(please replace one at a time)
1. Uncouple AKS 2004.
2. Remove protective caps (Fig 11/Item 1)
with the aid of a small screwdriver.
3. Press worn out pad inwards and remove
(use punch and hammer) (Fig 11/2).
4. Insert new friction pad from below (after
first re-inserting shim washers if they
were present) and press in as far as it will
go (Fig 11/Item 4 & Fig 11a).
Checking the efficiency of the front/rear
friction pads
1. Couple the AKS 2004 to the towball but
do not activate the stabiliser.
2. If a green indicator is visible (on the
handle), then the AKS 2004 is in a new
condition or the pads and towball are
within the permissible limits (Fig 12/Item
2).