TM 9-2330-384-14&P
4-57. EQUALIZER AND EQUALIZER BUSHING REPLACEMENT.
THIS TASK COVERS
Removal
Installation
a.
b.
INITIAL SETUP
Equipment Conditions:
Materials/Parts:
Ref
Conditions
One rebound bolt
Two bushings
Front or rear spring removed (if
Two locknuts
replacing equalizer).
(Item 9, Appendix E)
Detergent
Tools:
Tool kit, general mechanic's
Floor jack
Jackstand
Torque multiplier
Torque wrench
a. REMOVAL
If spring (11) has not been removed, place floor jack under rear axle in front of brake cham-
(1)
ber and raise end of axle. Support end of axle with jackstand. Remove both tires (see para-
If spring (11) has not been removed, use a floor jack to raise frame at bumper until spring is
(2)
clear of hangers (3).
If front spring (11) is installed and if equalizer (2) is being replaced, remove locknut (10) and
(3)
rebound bolt (1) at equalizer. Discard locknut and rebound bolt.
Remove locknut (9), thick washer (4), bolt (5), and thin washer (6). Discard locknut.
(4)
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