TM-9-2320-260-20

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

TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE

APRIL 1995

TM-9-2320-260-20 - Page 613 of 1337

TM 9-2320-260-20

7-17. REAR SPRING REPLACEMENT

(Contd)

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b. Installation

1. Install new bushing (7) on each leaf spring mounting bracket (6).

2. Position two leaf spring mounting brackets (6) on spring (1).

WARNING

Ensure vehicle is firmly supported while spring is installed.

Failure to do so may result in injury to personnel.

NOTE

Assistant will help with step 3.

3. Aline two leaf spring mounting brackets (6) on axles (8) and position spring (1) on spring seat (16).

NOTE

Perform step 4 on the rear-rear axle. Perform step 4 again on the

forward-rear axle.

4.

Raise and support axle (8). Install bracket (5), leaf spring mounting bracket (6), and torque rod

mounting bracket (11) on axle (8) with four screws (4), new lockwashers (10), and nuts (9). Lower

supported axle (8). Tighten nuts (9) 200-275 lb-ft (271-373 N•m).

5. Position spring saddle (2) on spring (1) and install with two U-bolts (3), four new lockwashers (15),

and nuts (14). Tighten nuts (14) 350-400 lb-ft (475-542 N•m).

7. Install two screws (12) and new lockwashers (13) on spring seat (16). Tighten screws (12) 300-365

lb-ft (407-495 N•m).

NOTE

Upon completion of maintenance, test drive vehicle (TM 9-2320-

260-10) and recheck nuts for proper torque, 350-400 lb-ft

(475-542 N•m).

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