86 10 ... Removing Shock Absorber From Overrunning Equipment

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Check the overrunning equipment shock absorber while installed to ascertain whether it needs to be replaced.

Apply handbrake. Push in and pull out tow ball end by hand. If it is very easy to pull out the tow ball end, the shock absorber must be replaced.

NOTE: Complete disassembly of overrunning equipment and guide bush, refer to 86 10 ... DISASSEMBLY OF OVERRUNNING EQUIPMENT .

Release screw (1) and remove. Pull out internal shock absorber (2) from opening in tow tube (3) towards rear.

Installation:

Tightening Torque. Refer to TRAILERS - TIGHTENING TORQUES - ALPINA .

Fig 1: Identifying Internal Shock Absorber And Tow Tube

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Push in new shock absorber (1) as shown in illustration through opening in tow tube (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Shock Absorber And Tow Tube

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