TM 9-2320-279-34-2
Suspension Maintenance Instructions (Cont)
NOTE
M977, M978, and M983 have 11 spring leaves and 3 spacer plates.
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M1977-CBT has 10 spring leaves and no spacer plates.
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M984, M985 and M985E1 have 12 spring plates and 3 spacer plates.
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M984E1 has 12 spring plates.
(6)
Position spring plates (7,8,9,10,11, and 12) and three spacer plates (13) on spring
assembly (14).
(7)
Aline holes in spring assembly (14), spring plates (7 through 12), and spacer plates (13) and
install screw (6).
(8)
Compress spring assembly (14). Install
nut (15) and tighten to 65 to 75 lb-ft (88
to 102 Nm).
(9)
Install two spacers (16), screws (17), and
nuts (18).
Change 2
14-7