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Replacing the Lower Gas Spring

Before you can replace the lower gas spring, you must disconnect it from the mount (Disconnecting the Lower Gas Spring).

  1. Using a #0 Phillips screwdriver, remove the set screw Callout number 1 that secures the gas spring pin Callout number 2 to the shaft stabilizer on the mount.

    Removing lower gas spring with callouts
  2. Slide out the gas spring pin and lift up on the gas spring to remove it.
  3. Place the end of the replacement gas spring into the shaft stabilizer on the mount.
  4. Slide the gas spring pin into the shaft stabilizer, through the end of the gas spring, until it is flush with the edge of the shaft stabilizer.
  5. Install the set screw in the shaft stabilizer to secure the gas spring pin.
  6. Place the lower gas spring clevis Callout number 3 on the lower link of the mount, fitting it over the safety rod Callout number 4.

    Connecting lower gas spring with callouts
  7. Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, install the screws Callout number 5 that secure the lower gas spring clevis to the lower link of the mount.
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March 2025
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