Maintenance Manual and Instruction Book, 16H, Big 4, 18 and ES2

SPRING FRAME.

76. DISMANTLING REAR SPRINGING. Remove rear wheel . (Para. 60.) Slacken the pinch bolt across the top of the rear frame member. Unscrew the locking bolt at bottom of stationary bearer rod a few turns and tap the bolt head with a hammer to release the bearer rod from its taper. Remove bottom bolt. Withdraw bearer rod upwards. Insert a tyre lever or large screw driver between the frame member and the side of the top and bottom spring covers. Lever sideways until sufficient of the central hole is exposed beyond the edge of the rear member to insert a or 5/16" diameter rod fitted with suitable washers and wing nuts into the hole to prevent the assembly flying apart when completely removed from the frame.

77. RE-ASSEMBLY OF REAR SPRINGING.

Thoroughly clean all components and smear the bearing surfaces with oil or grease. Fit the springs and covers to the fork ends and compress the assembly by means of the rod used during dismantling, until it is sufficiently compressed to enter the jaw of the rear member. Place the assembly as far as possible into the jaw, remove the rod and tap the assembly into an approximately central position. Smear the bearer rod with oil and insert taper end first into the upper end of the rear frame member. Push or tap the bearer rod right home. Fit and tighten bottom bolt. Tighten top pinch bolt.