TM 9-2330-213-14&P
4-56. SPRING REPLACEMENT (Con't).
REMOVAL
a.
NOTE
Right and left springs (13) are removed the same way. This procedure covers one
spring.
Position jackstand under rear crossmember (1) and lower axle (15) with floor jack enough to remove
1.
weight from spring (13).
2.
Remove four nuts (4), two U-bolts (14), plates (3 and 16), and auxiiiary spring (12) from spring (13).
3.
Lower floor jack enough to give 1 in. (2.5 cm) clearance between spring (13) and axle (15).
4.
Remove grease fitting (9), two nuts (11), Iockwashers (10), and screws (7) from shackle (6). Discard
Iockwashers.
5.
Tap pin (8) out of shackle (6) and disconnect spring (13).
6.
Remove grease fitting (17), nut (19), Iockwasher (20), and screw (21) from spring hanger (2). Discard
Iockwasher.
7.
Tap pin (18) out of spring hanger (2). Remove spring (13),
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 frame or excessive
heat. The solvent's flash point is 100F-130F (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.
Clean all parts with dry cleaning solvent. Dry thoroughly.
1.
2.
Inspect all parts for damage. Replace all damaged parts.
INSTALLATION
c.
NOTE
Right and left springs (13) are installed the same way. This procedure covers one
spring.
1.
Position spring (13) at spring hanger (2) and tap in pin (18), alining groove for screw (21).
2.
Install screw (21), new Iockwasher (20), nut (19), and grease fitting (17) to spring hanger (2).
Position spring (13) in shackle (6) on spring hanger (5). Tap pin (8) in shackle.
3.
4.
Install two screws (7), new Iockwashers (10), nuts (11), and grease fitting (9) in shackle (6).
