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SPRING FRAME.
76. DISMANTLING REAR SPRINGING.
Remove rear wheel . (Para. 60.)
Slacken the pinch bolt across the top of
the rear frame member.
Unscrew the locking bolt at bottom of
stationary bearer rod a few turns and tap the
bolt head with a hammer to release the
bearer rod from its taper.
Remove bottom bolt.
Withdraw bearer rod upwards.
Insert a tyre lever or large screw driver
between the frame member and the side of
the top and bottom spring covers.
Lever sideways until sufficient of the
central hole is exposed beyond the edge of
the rear member to insert a
or 5/16"
diameter rod fitted with suitable washers and
wing nuts into the hole to prevent the
assembly flying apart when completely
removed from the frame.
77. RE-ASSEMBLY OF REAR
SPRINGING.
Thoroughly clean all components and
smear the bearing surfaces with oil or
grease.
Fit the springs and covers to the fork
ends and compress the assembly by means
of the rod used during dismantling, until it
is sufficiently compressed to enter the jaw
of the rear member.
Place the assembly as far as possible into
the jaw, remove the rod and tap the
assembly into an approximately central
position.
Smear the bearer rod with oil and insert
taper end first into the upper end of the rear
frame member.
Push or tap the bearer rod right home.
Fit and tighten bottom bolt.
Tighten top pinch bolt.