(6) Remove blocks from under vehicle.
(7) Sit on mudguard to compress fork cushion (lower) springs. Tighten the two large spring rod nuts sufficiently to provide full thread for the spring rod lock nuts (acorn‐type). Install spring rod lock nuts and tighten.
(8) See that all nuts, bolts, and screws securing lamp bracket, mudguard, scabbard carrier, and ammunition carrier are tightened securely.
(9) Check front wheel brake for operation.
d. Remove Upper Recoil Springs and/or Upper Bumper Springs.
(1) Support vehicle on rear stand. Remove the fork spring rod lock nuts (acorn‐type).
(2) Sit on front mudguard, or otherwise provide weight, to compress fork cushion (lower) springs. The spring rod large nuts can then be easily removed, freeing the upper recoil and upper bumper springs for removal.
e. Install Upper Recoil Springs and/or Upper Bumper Springs.
(1) Apply grease to fork spring rods and install upper bumper springs.
(2) Install upper recoil springs over bumper springs on fork spring rods.