Equalizing Beam Replacement

Equalizing Beam Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Set the parking brake.
2. Block the front wheels.
3. Remove the load from the beams by using the following procedure:

1. Raise the vehicle frame with a suitable lifting device.
2. Support the frame forward of the rear axle.




4. Support the weight of the beams under the beam crosstubes.
5. Remove the following components at all of the equalizing beam ends at the axle mounts:

* The nuts
* The washers
* The bolts

6. Remove the following components from both sides of the vehicle:

* The saddle cap nuts
* The washers
* The saddle cap studs and caps




7. Remove the beams from the crosstube ends by using the following procedure:

1. Lower the crosstubes and the beams.
2. Slide the beams and the washers (if equipped) off of the crosstube.

8. Replace the following components if the rubber portion of the components is damaged or worn:

* The beam end bushings
* The beam center bushings

9. Replace the crosstube if the crosstube is bent or worn.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the washers (if equipped) and the beams on the crosstube.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

2. Install the beams on the axles with the washers, the bolts and the nuts at each equalizing beam end. Locate the equalizing beam end nuts toward the rear of the axles.

Tighten the equalizer bolt nut to 700 Nm (516 lb ft).




3. Install the saddle cap studs (10).

Tighten the spring saddle stud to 81 Nm (60 lb ft). Use the two nut method.




4. Install the following components:

* The spring saddle caps
* The washers
* The nuts

Tighten the spring saddle cap nuts to 340 Nm (250 lb ft) after the axle is in its normal operating position.

5. Remove the blocks from the wheels.