TM 9-2330-383-14&P
5-5. TORSION BARS (CONT)
CAUTION
Use caution when cutting off lock ring (1 and 2) welds to prevent
damage to frame and/or air lines.
a. Using an Oxy-Acetylene torch, remove welds on suspension hanger bolt lock
rings (1 and 2).
b. Jack up frame to remove weight from axle (3) and block up frame.
c. Place jack stand under torsion bar (4) and lower axle (3) to the ground.
d. Mark location of arrow on head of bolt (5) on streetside of vehicle.
e. Remove curbside hanger bolt (6) using impact wrench.
CAUTION
Do not try to rotate the streetside hanger bolt (5) with the impact
wrench. The nut (7) must be rotated.
f. Remove nut (7) and clamping plate (8) from streetside hanger bolt (5), using
an impact wrench.
g. Rotate streetside hanger bolt (5), as required, to bring arrow stamped on the
head straight up. Drive out bolt (5) using a drift punch.
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WARNING
Ensure all personnel are clear of torsion bars.
h. Drive both torsion bars (4) down, out of hangers (9 and 10). Remove spacers
(11).
i. Replace jack stand with wooden blocks to support frame.
j. Roll axle (3) and torsion bars (4) out from under vehicle.
NOTE
It may be necessary to drive bolts (13) out of axle assembly (3) due to
tight fit. Use a drift pin and mallet or hydraulic jack blocked against
brake drum flange.
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Remove four nuts (12) and four bolts (13) from axle assembly (3).
l. Remove torsion bars (4).
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