Tips On HWH Jack Removal & Installation

[Ernie Ekberg]

John, that procedure is good to know about. My front jack leaks and I dreaded trying to pry the springs off. What was the shop that you took it to? Ernie Ekberg 83PT40 Wanderlodge Weatherford, Tx http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/erni...gandrepair --- On Tue, 4/21/09, John Mann wrote: From: John Mann Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Tips On HWH Jack Removal & Installation To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2009, 8:23 PM About 6 months ago I removed a front kick down and a rear jack on my 1985 pt40. I just removed the whole unit. I don't think there is enough room to put the springs back on while its is up but maybe. I removed the whole assembly, loosened the 4 bolts then remove the jack and take the springs and square frame off when on the ground, I had the seals replaced at a local shop for about $40 bucks. It definitely wasn't easy getting the springs back on even on the ground. It is a little heavy when all together, I then used a 2x4 with a block in the middle and raised it up into the area and replaced the 4 bolts actually not that bad because the assembly sits upright between the tires and you can raise it right up. John Mann 1985 pt40 Granbury Tx. > > 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 >