TM-9-2320-260-20

TRUCK, 5-TON, 6X6, M809 SERIES (DIESEL)

TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE

APRIL 1995

TM-9-2320-260-20 - Page 602 of 1337

TM 9-2320-260-20

Section III. FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION MAINTENANCE

7-14. FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION MAINTENANCE INDEX

PARA.

TITLE

PAGE

NO.

NO.

7-15.

Front Spring Replacement

7-27

7-16.

Spring Maintenance

7-32

7-17.

Rear Spring Replacement

7-36

7-18.

Rear Spring Seat Maintenance

7-40

7-19.

Shock Absorber Replacement

7-44

7-20.

Cross Tube (Trunnion Axle) Replacement

7-46

7-21.

Torque Rods Replacement

7-48

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7-15. FRONT SPRING REPLACEMENT

I

THIS TASK COVERS:

a. Removal

b. Installation

INITIAL SETUP

APPLICABLE MODELS

All

MATERIALS/PARTS

Cotter pin

Felt pad

Dust shield

Four lockwashers

Seven locknuts

REFERENCES (TM)

LO 9-2320-260-12

TM 9-2320-260-10

TM 9-2320-260-20P

EQUIPMENT CONDITION

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Parking brake set (TM 9-2320-260-10).

• Front frame raised and supported (para. 9-2).

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Shock absorber removed (para. 7-19).

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Front axle raised (para. 9-2).

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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Personnel must stand clear of vehicle when

raising the axle.

●

All personnel must stand clear of spring ends

when removing spring hanger pins.

7-27