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Caster Reassembly (C)

Posted: Sun Aug 16, 2009 12:32 pm
by JPG
This thread is the last of a series showing A method of reassembling a SS Caster Set.

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The caster hole in the cam follower faces down(the top flat camming surface faces up).

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The tie rod ends should be assembled into the same casting hole and oriented(rotational) so the spring pin holes line up(rod and casting) as before dis-assembly.
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Apply lithuim grease(sparingly) to the posts of the casters and push them firmly into the cam follower. They will detent into place.




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