TM 9-2330-384-14&P
4-56. SPRING REPLACEMENT.
THIS TASK COVERS
a.
Installation
Removal
c.
b.
Cleaning and Inspection
INITIAL SETUP
Materials/Parts:
Equipment Conditions:
Two locknuts
Conditions
Ref
Two rebound bolts
Dry cleaning solvent
(Item 10,
Tools:
Grease
(Item 12, Appendix E)
Tool kit, general mechanic's
Floor jack
General Safety Instructions:
Jackstand
Dry cleaning solvent is flammable and must
Torque multiplier
not be used near open flame. Use only in a
Torque wrench
well-ventilated area.
Personnel Required: Two
a. REMOVAL
(1)
Place floor jack under axle end in front of brake chamber and raise end of axle (13). Support
end of axle with jackstand. Remove both tires (see paragraph 4-45).
(2)
Use a floor jack to raise frame at bumper until spring (8) is clear of hangers (2).
(3)
Remove locknut (1) and rebound bolt (3) at frame hanger (2). Discard locknut and rebound
bolt.
(4)
Remove four nuts (12). washers (11), two U-bolts (4), saddle (9), and delrin liner (14).
NOTE
Rear spring rebound bolt at equalizer (6) is a welded piece and cannot be
removed.
(5)
Remove locknut (5) and rebound bolt (7) at equalizer (6). Discard locknut and rebound bolt.
(6) Remove spring (8).
b. CLEANING AND INSPECTION
WARNING
Dry cleaning solvent P-D-680 is toxic and flammable. Always wear protective
goggles, face shield 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 flame or excessive heat. The solvent's flash point Is
100F-138F (38-59C). If you become dizzy while using cleaning sol-
vent, immediately get fresh air and medical help. If solvent contacts eyes,
immediately wash your eyes with water and get medical aid.
(1)
Clean all removed components with dry cleaning solvent.
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