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4.
Loosen spanner nut (3) until spanner socket (4) can be turned by hand. Remove torque wrench and torque
multiplier from spanner socket (4); then, loosen spanner nut (3) using a ratchet only.
5.
Remove ratchet, spanner socket (4), spanner nut (3), and spacer (5) from platform spindle (6).
CAUTION
Threads on the platform spindle must be protected prior removal of to the lower
suspension bearing or damage to the spindle may result.
6.
Apply masking tape to the threads of the platform spindle (6) to protect the threads from accidental damage.
7.
Remove safety pin (7), nut (8), and capscrew (9) from connecting link (10).
CAUTION
Push steering or nonsteering connecting link forward, toward front of semitrailer,
to allow bogie to rotate or damage to equipment may result.
8.
Using a pry bar, pry up and move connecting link (10) off of affected bogie (11). Push connecting link (10)
forward, out of the way of bogie, and aline and install capscrew (9), nut (8), and safety pin (7) back onto
connecting link (10) for temporary storage.
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