TM 9-2330-381-14
4-41. SUSPENSION CYLINDER (CONT)
CAUTION
When installing suspension cylinder into lower suspension arm casting, be sure
ring spacer assemblies do not work loose or become misalined. If spacers are
misalined or work loose, stop installation and remove cylinder or damage to ring
spacer assemblies may result. It may take a few attempts to accomplish proper
ring spacer installation.
When installing suspension cylinder into lower suspension arm, make sure the
cylinder does not contact, pinch, or chafe any hydraulic or pneumatic hoses or
damage to equipment may result.
NOTE
During installation of the cylinder, one person should observe the position of the
cylinder by looking through hole in the sides of the lower suspension are for the
lower pin.
During installation, the suspension cylinder can rest against the lower suspension
arm to help support the cylinder.
12.
Using two people, maneuver suspension cylinder (6) into alinement with lower suspension arm (2). Carefully
lower cylinder (6) into lower suspension arm (2). Check condition of ring spacer assemblies (39) during entire
installation.
13.
While checking position of ring spacer assemblies (39) and suspension cylinder (6), make any required
adjustments to aline first ring spacer assembly (39) with hole in lower suspension arm (2). Loosen suspension
mandrel (45).
14.
Apply antiseize compound to lower pin (37).
15.
With ring spacer assemblies (39) alined, install lower pin (37) into lower suspension arm (2). Using softfaced
hammer, slowly drive lower pin (37) through lower suspension arm (2) and suspension cylinder (6), driving
suspension mandrel (45) out of cylinder.
16.
Continue to drive lower pin (37) through suspension cylinder (6) and lower suspension arm (2). Stop driving lower
pin (37) when lower pin is properly positioned (centered in lower suspension arm).
17.
Using external retaining ring pliers, install two retaining rings (36) onto lower pin (37).
18.
Install lubrication fitting (38) onto lower pin (37).
19.
Route two hydraulic hoses (5) through knee joint of upper and lower suspension arms (17 and 2).
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