Inspection of the D-Pin Bushing Visual

rv mm 32.07.000

It is not necessary to disassemble the D-pin connection to perform a visual inspection of the D-pin bushing. The D-pin bushing is designed with a layer of rubber in the bushing. It is acceptable to see a bead of rubber protruding from the bushing. See Fig..

  1. Bead of Rubber

Fig. 1, Acceptable D-Pin

D-pin bushing replacement is required when metal-to-metal contact wear marks on the D-pin outer metal are evident, or the D-pin outer metal is distorted. See Fig..

  1. Distorted Outer Metal

  2. Evidence of Metal-to-Metal Contact

Fig. 2, Unacceptable D-Pin

Note:
Parent topic: Inspection of the V-Ride Rear Suspension
Document Number: 0000120470
Manual Publication Date: 2024-05-23
Topic Publication Date: 2024-11-13