Specifications

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REPLACING PLATFORM TORSION SPRING
FIG. 22-1
1. Fold fl ipover onto platform.
4. Unbolt hinge pin from shackle and spring
bracket (FIG. 22-1). Remove bolts,
washers, and lock nuts. Drive the hinge pin
outboard toward the shackle just enough to
free the torsion spring (FIG. 22-2). Re-
move the torsion spring.
3. Raise Liftgate to a convenient work
height to gain access and release ten-
sion on the torsion spring.
CAUTION
!
2. Fold platform.
NOTE: The following procedure shows how to replace torsion spring on RH side of
platform. Use this procedure for replacing torsion spring on the LH side.
FIG. 22-2
HINGE
PIN
TORSION
SPRING
BOLT
WASHER
WASHER
LOCK NUT
BOLT
HINGE
BRACKET
SPRING
BRACKET
SHACKLE
SHACKLE
To prevent injury and equipment damage,
make sure there is no tension on torsion
spring before removing hinge pin.
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