Linkage pin replacement

DIFFICULTY RATING

In part one we had managed to change the loose link arm support pin and had bolted the axle housing back in place. It had been noted that the axle oil seal had begun to weep some oil, so a call to Agriline Products on 01527 579111 (agrilineproducts.com) soon had a replacement seal and a new axle shim on their way, ready to be fitted. One of the axle shims had started to break up, so couldn’t be refitted.

SHIM SELECTION

The original shim pack was measured for thickness, including the damaged shim, and the result noted. A replacement shim measuring between 0.015-0.020in (15-20 thou) was supplied. To retain the original shim thickness, a further shim was removed to