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NOTE

The slide frame, side wear and stop pads are located on section two (2) of the slide frame

assembly, at the joint to section 1, (1).

Side wear pads and stop plugs are fitted on the outside and inside of the frame, and on

each side of the vehicle.

The stop plugs are to be removed and checked for wear. If the combined side wear pad

and its spacer thickness is less than 1 5/8 inch (42mm) the side wear pad must be

replaced. For removal of the side wear pad see the procedure below.

Remove

(1)

On number two section (2) of the slide frame locate and identify the side wear pad and stop

plug retaining plate (6).

(2)

Remove the six screws and lock washers (3), two screws (4) and two screws (5). Discard

the lock washers.

(3)

Remove the retaining plate (6).

(4)

If required, fit the screws (4 and 5) to the wear pad and stop pad for leverage.

(5)

Remove the wear and stop pads.

(6)

Measure the thickness of the spacer and side wear pad, if the combined measurement is

less than 1 5/8 inch (42 mm) replace the side wear pad. If required remove the internal

screw securing the wear pad to the spacer.

(7)

Measure the thickness of the stop plug. If the measurement is less than 1 5/8 inch (42mm)

replace the stop plug.

Install

(1)

To replace the spacer and side wear pad, apply thread locking compound to the screws (5)

and secure the spacer and side wear pad to the retaining plate (6).

(2)

If required a new wear pad can be fitted by; applying a layer of thread locking compound to

the side wear pad internal securing screw and fitting the wear pad to the spacer.

(3)

Apply thread locking compound to the screws (4) and if required fit a new stop plug to the

retaining plate (6).

(4)

Fit the retaining plate (6) to the slide frame section two (2).

NOTE

The retaining plate, wear pad and stop plug can only be fitted one way. The stop plug must

be at the top.

(5)

Apply a layer of thread locking compound to the six screws (3).

(6)

Secure the retaining plate to the slide frame assembly using the lock washers and screws

(3).

(7)

Repeat this procedure for the side wear pads and side stop plugs on the inside and

opposite side of the slide frame assembly.

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