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tedwards101 wrote:Procedure for replacing the left-hand front shock absorber
(seen from the base of the appliance):The two pins securing this shock absorber are inserted one opposite the
other; removing one pin from its seat does not
cause any hindrance.
Removing the other pin on the other hand requires
cutting it and inserting the new one from the opposite side.
To do that,
remove the internal pressure chamber.
Cut the pin and remove it.
Take the shock absorber out of its seat.
Turn the shock absorber stem,
so as to position the wide edge of the bushing on the opposite side to its initial
position.
Reposition the shock absorber in its seat and insert the new pin.
Reposition the internal pressure chamber in its seat, insert the pipe connecting the pressure gauge and make sure
that it is positioned correctly in its seat around the welded tub.I can confirm that this is accurate. Now just to see if the earthquake has stopped on full spin.
PS Swearing, cursing and ripping skin off back of knuckles and thumbs are also expected.
Not moved, transit bolts out. Yes wooden suspended floor but has been fine for last year up until now. So either the timbers holding the house are gone or the shocks are.
I also assume that as the machine is shaking itself senseless and these dampers all have the grease now at the pins that they are past it and need replaced? As I say one done already and it has reduced, just need to do the other two.
Thanks for this.
Can I ask for some clarity on
Turn the shock absorber stem,
so as to position the wide edge of the bushing on the opposite side to its initial
position.Does this mean that the shock absorber is installed a different way to it looks at the moment? Or is this just telling me how to remove it?
Thanks Dave. The problem is that there is no space to extract the pin as the side opposite to the barb is hard up against the concrete. The only way I can think is if I loosen off the chassis side and hope it gives some play in the space.
