Tips On HWH Jack Removal & Installation

[Ernie Ekberg]

Eric, i remember Rick Archie said that he used a 1/2 inch Allen wrench to open the jack up after removal. Watch out for those springs-- Ernie Ekberg 83PT40 Wanderlodge Weatherford, Tx http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/erni...gandrepair --- On Tue, 4/21/09, Eric Johnson wrote: From: Eric Johnson Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Tips On HWH Jack Removal & Installation To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2009, 7:30 PM One of the rear HWH jacks (not the kick-down cylinder) sprung a leak and I am in the process of removal and repair. I talked to HWH tech support today and they weren't much help in discussing how to take a jack off the coach. A BB friend told me to remove the springs and jack pivot bolts in place, which I did. Removing the springs was not easy and required a crow bar and heavy hammer to get the job done. Putting this rigging back together after I get the seals replaced is going to be interesting. It looks like you could choose to remove the whole unit from the frame by undoing four bolts that hold the jack bracket to the coach. This would allow you to work on the springs out in the open with much better access. Looking for tips from those that have tackled this job. Thanks, Eric 84FC35SBWLII