Kawasaki Diesel MULE 4010 TRANS 4x4 (KAF950G9). Manual - part 90
14-14 SUSPENSION
Leaf Springs and Dampers
Leaf Spring Installation
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When installing the rubber bushings to the leaf spring,
lubricate them with a soap and water solution.
NOTICE
Do not use engine oil or petroleum distillates to lu-
bricate the bushings because they will deteriorate
the rubber.
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Install the rear wheel temporarily and ground it to load the
suspension during the mounting nut tightening.
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Tighten:
Torque - Leaf Spring Mounting Bolts (Front): 98 N·m (10.0
kgf·m, 72.3 ft·lb)
Leaf Spring Mounting Nuts (Rear): 59 N·m (6.0
kgf·m, 44 ft·lb)
Rear Shock Absorber Mounting Nuts: 59 N·m (6.0
kgf·m, 44 ft·lb)
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Apply liquid gasket to the threads of the leaf spring
bracket.
Sealant - Three Bond: 1364D
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Replace the damper bracket mounting nuts with new
ones.
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Tighten the damper bracket mounting nuts in the order as
shown in the figure.
Front [A]
Outside [B]
Torque - Damper Bracket Mounting Nuts:
First: 20 N·m (2.0 kgf·m, 15 ft·lb)
Second: 44 N·m (4.5 kgf·m, 32 ft·lb)
Final: 59 N·m (6.0 kgf·m, 44 ft·lb)
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Apply brake fluid to the brake pipe nipple threads.
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Tighten:
Torque - Brake Pipe Nipples: 18 N·m (1.8 kgf·m, 13 ft·lb)
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Bleed the brake line (see Brake Line Air Bleeding in the
Brakes chapter).
Leaf Spring Inspection
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Visually inspect the leaf spring for breaks or distortion.
If the leaf spring is damaged in any way, replace it.
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Check the rubber bushings in the mounts and the damper.
Replace any bushings or damper that are worn, cracked,
hardened, or otherwise damaged.