TM 9-2320-279-34-2
CHAPTER 14
SUSPENSION MAINTENANCE
Contents
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SpringRemoval/Repair/Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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LateralTorqueRodRemoval/Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Equalizer Beam Assembly (Front Tandem)Removal/Repair/Installation . . . . . . . . . . . .
Equalizer Beam Assembly (Rear Tandem)Removal/Repair/Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Equalizer Beam Assembly (Rear Tandem)Removal/Installation(M984El) . . . . . . . . . .
Equalizer Beam Assembly(Rear Tandem) Repair(M984El) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Tandem Suspension Alinement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Section I.
INTRODUCTION
14-1. GENERAL. {This chapter contains maintenance instructions for removal, installation, and repair
of the suspension components at the direct support and general support maintenance level. Subassemblies
and parts which must be removed before suspension components can be removed are referenced to other
paragraphs of this manual or TM 9-2320-279-20.
Section Il.
SPRING ASSEMBLY
Suspension Maintenance Instructions
This task covers:
a, Front Spring Removal
e. Front and Rear Spring Assembly
b. Rear Spring Removal (M984E1)
f. Front Spring Installation
c. Front and Rear Spring Disassembly
g. Rear Spring Installation (M984E1)
d. Cleaning/Inspection
h. Follow-on Maintenance
INITIAL SETUP
Models
Equipment Condition
All
TM or Para
Condition Description
Test Equipment
TM 9-2320-279-10 Wheel assemblies removed.
None
TM 9-2320-279-20 Axle No. 4 shock absorbers
Specials Tools
removed (when removing
rear springs only).
None
Special Environmental Conditions
Supplies
None
Oil, lubricating, Item 46, Appendix C
Preventive, rust, Item 53, Appendix C
General Safety Instructions
Solvent, dry cleaning, Item 57, Appendix C
Wheels chocked
Personnel Required
Level of Maintenance
MOS 63W, Wheel vehicle repairer (2)
Direct Support
References
None
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