TM 9-2320-279-34-2
Suspension Maintenance Instructions (Cont)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
NOTE
Raise chassis to raise axles from ground to aid in adding or removing shims,
If conditions of step (2) are not met, remove two screws (5), four washers (6), and two locknuts (7)
from lateral torque rod (8) and bracket (9).
NOTE
Adding shims will decrease measurement taken in step (2). Subtracting shims will
increase measurement.
Remove or add shims (10) between bracket (9) of axle No. 3 and frame (3) so measurement (B) is
within 0.25 in. (6.35 mm) of measurement (A), taken on axle No. 4.
After proper number of shims (10) has been determined, lubricate threads of two screws (5) with
oil.
Install two screws (5), four washers (6), shims (10), bracket (9), and two locknuts (7) to secure
lateral torque rod (8) to frame (3).
Tighten two locknuts (7).
NOTE
On M984E1, tighten locknuts to 300 lb-ft (407 N•m). All other vehicles locknuts are
tightened to 170 lb-ft (231 N•m).
b. Follow-on Maintenance. None.
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