TM 9-2320-279-20-2
CHAPTER 15
SUSPENSION MAINTENANCE
Contents
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General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-1
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Shock Absorber and Bushing Removal/Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-2
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Shock Absorber Mounts Removal/Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-3
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Tire Davit Shock Mount Removal/Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-4
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Torque Rod Removal/Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-5
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Section I.
INTRODUCTION
15-1. GENERAL. This chapter contains maintenance instructions for removing, replacing, and
installing the vehicle suspension system components as authorized by the Maintenance Allocation Chart
(MAC) at the organizational maintenance level.
Section Il. SHOCK ABSORBERS AND TORQUE RODS
Suspension Maintenance Instructions
15-2. SHOCK ABSORBER AND BUSHING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.
This task covers:
a. No. 1 Axle Shock Absorber Removal
e. No. 3 and No. 4 Axles Shock Absorber Removal
b. No. 1 Axle Shock Absorber Installation
f. No. 3 and No. 4 Axles Shock Absorber
c. No. 2 Axle Shock Absorber Removal
Installation
d. No. 2 Axle Shock Absorber Installation
g. Follow-on Maintenance
INITIAL SETUP
Models
References
All
None
Test Equipment
Equipment Condition
None
TM or Para
Condition Description
Special Tools
TM 9-2320-279-10 Shut off engine.
None
Special Environmental Conditions
Supplies
None
None
General Safety Instructions
Personnel Required
Wheels chocked.
MOS 63S, Heavy wheel vehicle mechanic
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