TM 9-2330-203-14&P
4-49. SPRING ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT (M197 AND M198) (Con't.).
9.Remove two screws (10), washers (9), locknuts (15), and pad (8) from mounting plate (5). Discard locknuts.
10.If damaged, remove grease fitting (1) from fluid passage bolt (2). Discard grease fitting.
b.
CLEANING AND INSPECTION
WARNING
Dry cleaning solvent, P-D-680, is toxic and flammable. Always wear protective
goggles and gloves, and use only In a well-ventilated area. Avoid contact with
skin, eyes, and clothes, and DO NOT breathe vapors. DO NOT use near open flame
or excessive heat. The solvent's flash point is 100F-138F (38C-59C). If you
become dizzy while using cleaning solvent, Immediately get fresh air and medical
help. If solvent contacts eyes, immediately wash your eyes and get medical aid,
1.Clean all metal parts with dry cleaning solvent. Clean all other parts with detergent and water. Dry all parts thoroughly.
2.Inspect sleeve bearing (3) for damage. If damaged, remove entire spring assembly.
3.Inspect all parts for cracks, distortion, damaged threads, excessive corrosion, or other damage. If any leaf spring is
damaged, replace entire spring assembly.
4.Replace all damaged parts.
c.
INSTALLATION
1.Install pad (8) on mounting plate (5) using two screws (10), washers (9), and new locknuts (15).
2.On M198, position pin (17) and block (16) on spring seat.
3.Position spring assembly (4) on spring seat in alinement with front and rear spring brackets. Position mounting plate (5)
on top of spring assembly.
4.Secure spring assembly (4) to axle using two U-bolts (18), four new lockwashers (6), and sleeve nuts (7).
5.Raise axle until outer ends of spring assembly (4) are alined with front and rear spring brackets.
6.Install screw (11) and spacer (12) and secure with new lockwasher (13) and nut (14).
7.Install fluid passage bolt (2) and secure with nut (20) and new cotter pin (19).
8.If removed, install new grease fitting (1) in fluid passage bolt (2).
10.Remove jackstands and lower frame and axle.
FOLLOW-ON TASKS:
4-115