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Workman HD Series Page 7 − 33 Chassis
Rear Shock Absorber
Removal (Fig. 26)
1. Park vehicle on a level surface, shut engine off, re-
move key from ignition switch and apply parking brake.
NOTE: The three (3) flat washers used to retain shock
absorber to vehicle are different. Note location of each
washer during removal.
2. Remove lock nut and flat washer that secure top of
shock absorber to frame.
3. Remove cap screw, flat washer and flange nut that
secure bottom of shock absorber to axle.
4. Remove shock absorber and washer (item 4) from
vehicle.
Installation (Fig. 26)
1. If necessary (e.g. shock absorber is being replaced
or bushings are worn), insert two (2) new rubber bush-
ings into each end of shock absorber. Insert spacer into
ram (lower) end of shock absorber.
2. Install washer (item 4) onto shock absorber mount-
ing stud on frame.
3. Slide upper end of shock absorber onto stud on
frame. Install flat washer and lock nut onto stud. Tighten
lock nut.
4. Place flat washer (item 7) onto cap screw. Insert cap
screw through lower end of shock absorber and axle.
Install flange nut onto cap screw. Torque nut from 40 to
50 ft−lb (55 to 67 N−m).
Figure 25
1. Rear shock absorber
1
1
Figure 26
1. Rubber bushing
2. Flat washer (0.563” ID)
3. Shock absorber
4. Flat washer (0.656” ID)
5. Lock nut
6. Spacer
7. Flat washer (0.445” ID)
8. Cap screw
9. Flange nut
FRONT
RIGHT
1
2
4
5
3
1
6
7
8
9
40 to 50 ft−lb
(55 to 67 N−m)
Chassis