86 21 ... Removing Gas Spring Retaining Bracket

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NOTE: Remove gas spring, refer to 86 21 ... REMOVING GAS SPRING .
Remove ball pivot, refer to 86 21 ... REMOVING BALL PIVOT .

Release screws (1) and remove gas spring retaining bracket (2) from mounting bracket (3).

Installation:

Install retaining bracket so that it is centered in elongated holes.

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

Fig 1: Identifying Gas Spring Retaining Bracket And Mounting Bracket

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