TM 9-2330-381-14
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LOWER SUSPENSION ARM CYLINDER PIN (CONT)
NOTE
The following procedure is to be performed by DS maintenance if the lower
suspension arm cylinder pin cannot be removed by unit maintenance.
At this point, the affected bogie should be turned outboard, a hydraulic jack should
be supporting the bogie, and 2 - 3 inches of suspension cylinder shaft should be
exposed.
REMOVAL
1.
Install two nuts (1) on spreader (2) and install in lower suspension arm (3). Tighten two nuts (1) finger tight.
2.
Install ram (4) on plate (5) and secure with two lockwashers (6) and screws (7).
3.
Install spacer (8) on plate (9) and secure with two screws (10).
4.
Install two nuts (11) just inside of holes on each of two upper rods (12); then, slide both rods (12) through plate
(9).
5.
Place plate (9) and two upper rods (12) over lower suspension arm (3).
WARNING
The cylinder pin removal kit, when assembled, weighs in excess of 80 pounds
(36.3 kg). Use two persons to lift the assembled kit or injury to personnel may
result.
6.
Using two persons, raise ram (4) into position with moving part of ram toward grease fitting hole in lower
suspension arm cylinder pin (13), and slide upper holes in plate (5) over two upper rods (12) and secure with nut
(14) on each rod (12).
7.
Install two nuts (11) just inside of holes on each of two lower rods (12); then, slide both rods (12) through plate (9)
and plate (5). Install two nuts (14).
8.
Position rod (15) so that extended tip will seat into grease fitting cavity in lower suspension arm cylinder pin (13)
and slide adjustment rod (15) through ram (4). Install two nuts (16) and push adjustment rod (15) into grease
fitting cavity. Install nut (17) and tighten against ram (4).
9.
Tighten four nuts (14) evenly.
10.
Using a 1-5/16-inch wrench, tighten nuts (16) against each other just inside pin hole in adjustment rod (15).
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