Tips On HWH Jack Removal & Installation

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Eric,

I have read on these Forums that there may be an access panel
in the floor above the jack.
On our 88 FC, under the bed there are cutouts about 6 inches square,
But, I have not investigated this possibility.

Bill 88 FC Michigan


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Ernie Ekberg wrote:
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> 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--
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> Ernie Ekberg
> 83PT40
> Wanderlodge
> Weatherford, Tx
> http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/erni...gandrepair
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> --- On Tue, 4/21/09, Eric Johnson wrote:
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> From: Eric Johnson
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Tips On HWH Jack Removal & Installation
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2009, 7:30 PM
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> Looking for tips from those that have tackled this job.
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> Thanks, Eric
> 84FC35SBWLII
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