Question

When lubing a spring pack assembly, neither the fixed bracket spring pin nor the shackle pin will take grease. What should you do first?

a) Change the zerk fitting
b) Replace the spring pack.
c) Replace the spring pins
d) Remove the weight from the spring.

Answer 1

The first step to take when neither the fixed bracket spring pin nor the shackle pin take grease when lubing a spring pack assembly is to replace the zerk fitting.

Step-by-step explanation:

If neither the fixed bracket spring pin nor the shackle pin will take grease when lubing a spring pack assembly, the first step you should take is to replace the zerk fitting (option a).

The zerk fitting is the part of the assembly that allows grease to be injected into the system. If it is not working properly, it will prevent grease from reaching the pins and lubricating the assembly.

Once you have replaced the zerk fitting, you can check if the fixed bracket spring pin and shackle pin now take grease. If the issue persists, further inspection may be required to determine if any other components need to be replaced.