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Component Replacement Instructions
12. V-Rod Bushing Replacement
1.
With the vehicle unloaded and/or trailer disconnected
on a level surface, chock the front tires to prevent the
vehicle from rolling forward or backward.
2.
Raise the rear of the vehicle using the vehicle's lift points.
Refer to procedures provided by the vehicle OEM.
3.
Support the vehicle frame using jack stands (Figure 38).
Failure to properly support the vehicle
prior to commencing work could create a
crush hazard which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
4.
Using a floor jack support the axle at the axle bowl and
block the axle to prevent it from rotating when the V-Rod
is removed from the upper axle adapter.
5.
Exhaust all air from the system by disconnecting the link
from the lower connection of the height control valve
and pulling down on the link (Figure 39). Refer to
the height control valve manufacturer's instructions for
further information.
6.
Disconnect the air supply line from the air spring.
NOTE: If the air spring has a leak and is deflated, Step 7
MUST still be performed.
7.
Using the floor jack, lower the suspension until the shock
absorbers are fully extended.
8.
Remove and discard the fastening hardware connecting
the V-Rod to the frame crossmember (Figure 40). Refer
to Section 4 for SRK-645 for replacement kit.
9.
Mark the position of the V-Rod upper axle bracket pinion
plate on the bracket with a paint pen so the plate can be
re-installed in the same position. Refer to Section 8A for
additional information.
10. Remove the rear V-Rod attachment bolt from the upper
axle bracket (Figure 39).
IMPORTANT: Be sure the two (2) spacer washers located
between the inside faces of the upper
axle bracket and side of the V-Rod DO
NOT fall out.
NOTE: There are backer plates and spacers in between
the V-Rod bushing and the frame crossmember.
Remove the backer plates and spacers and set
aside for re-assembly.
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Figure 38
Figure 39
HEIGHT
CONTROL
VALVE
LOWER LINK
CONNECTION
Figure 40
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JACK STAND
FLOOR JACK
(BOTH SIDES)
PLACEMENT
UNDER AXLE
BOWL
V-ROD FASTENING
HARDWARE
FRAME
CROSSMEMBER
UPPER AXLE
BRACKET
VEHICLE
FRAME RAIL
BACKER PLATE OR OEM
SUPPLIED SPACER
V-ROD
FASTENING
HARDWARE
REAR V-ROD
ATTACHMENT
BOLT
V-ROD
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