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Rattle At Top Stack Dowel Pin

No. (17)

PARTS/LOCATIONS AFFECTED: TOP STACK DOWEL PIN

SYMPTOM:
Rattle produced between dowel pin (located at the end of top stack) and receiver

REPAIR METHOD:
Tools required:
Hex wrench

How to repair:





(1) Remove the hex bolt from "J" hook. (Figure [1])





(2) Shorten "J" hook to 19 - 21 mm to increase the overlap in the dowel pin and receiver area. (Figure [2])

(3) Shortening the "J" hook might cause a reduction in the engagement performance of the "J" hook with the receiver. After adjusting "J" hook length, check "J" hook for proper engagement with receiver.