RESTRAINT BAR 4.5 Gas Spring Replacement Gas spring The restraint bar is held up, over head, by means of a gas assist type strut. (gas spring) If the seal in the strut has deteriorated and failed, or the strut rod has been damaged, the restraint bar will not stay in the upright position due to gas pressure loss. Mounting nut To replace the gas spring assembly: 1 Lower the liftarms and park the loader on a level sur- face. Shut off the engine. 2 Insert a small flat bladed screwdriver behind the spring clips (fig. C2042) on either end of the gas spring. Twist the screw driver while pulling out on the gas spring. Repeat for the opposite end.
C2027 Insert screwdriver 4 Spring clip C2042 3 Check the ball pivot mounts for wear or damage. (fig. C2043) Replace them if necessary. Ball socket Ball type pivot mount C2043 4 The new gas spring is fully charged and is extended to full length when installed. (fig. C2044) 5 Push one end of the gas spring onto the ball pivot mount. 6 Raise the restraint bar and attach the opposite end. 7 Cycle the restraint bar to verify the new gas spring will hold the restraint bar in the upright position. C2044 4-25