TM 9-2320-279-20-2
Suspension Maintenance instructions (Cont)
15-2.
SHOCK ABSORBER AND BUSHING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (CONT).
e.
No. 3 and No. 4 Axle Shock Absorber Removal.
NOTE
No. 3 and No. 4 left and right side shock absorbers and bushings are removed and
installed the same way. No. 4 right side is shown.
No. 4 left and right side shock absorbers use cupped washers on bottom studs only.
(1)
Remove two locknuts (1) from top and bottom studs (2).
(2)
Remove two flat washers (3), cupped washers (4) and bushings (5) from top and bottom
studs (2).
(3)
Remove shock absorber (6) and two bushings (5) from top and bottom studs (2).
(4)
Remove inner cupped washer (7) from bottom stud (2).
f.
No. 3 and No. 4 Axle Shock Absorber Installation.
(1)
Install cupped washer (7), cupped side in, on bottom stud (2).
(2)
Install two bushings (5) and shock absorber (6) on top and bottom studs (2).
(3)
Install two bushings (5) and cupped washers (4), cupped side out, on top and bottom studs (2).
(4)
Install two washers (3) and locknuts (1) on top and bottom studs (2).
g.
Follow-on Maintenance. Stow wheel chocks.
END OF TASK
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