TM 9-2320-387-10
REAR SUSPENSION TIEDOWN KIT
CAUTION
The M1113 shelter carriers are specifically designed to be operated
with the S250 shelter installed. The vehicles can be driven safely
without the shelter installed, or equivalent payload of 1,500 lb (681 kg),
for short distances (e.g., to and from maintenance or from the rail head
when being delivered), but this should not be done often or for long
distances. Driving for long distances without the shelter installed, or
equivalent payload of 1,500 lb (681 kg) evenly distributed in center of
cargo area, will cause damage to equipment.
NOTE
Rear suspension tiedown kit is to be used only for shipment and
should be removed promptly after shipment.
a. Removal of S250 Rear Suspension Tiedown Kit.
(1) Using wrench provided, turn out turnbuckle assembly (6). Unhook from
rear-rear tiedown bracket (1) on frame rail (2) and suspension tiedown bar (5).
(2) Remove suspension tiedown bar (5) from lower control arm (3) and shock
mount bracket (4).
b. Installation of S250 Rear Suspension Tiedown Kit.
(1) Install suspension tiedown bar (5) into lower control arm (3) and shock
mount bracket (4).
(2) Grease threads on turnbuckle assembly (6). Hook turnbuckle assembly (6)
to suspension tiedown bar (5) and to rear-rear tiedown bracket (1) on frame rail (2).
(3) With wrench provided, tighten until turnbuckle assembly (6) is completely
turned in.
