86 10... Replacing gaiter

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Position brake lever fully towards rear.

Release screws (1) and (2) and remove. Pull off towing attachment (3) in direction of arrow.

Installation:

Tightening Torque,

refer to 86 10 15AZ, see 86 10 PLATFORM

Fig 1: Removing Towing Attachment

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Pull off gaiter (1) in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Removing Gaiter

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