TM-9-2320-272-23-3
TRUCK, 5-TON, 6X6, M939, M939A1, AND M939A2 SERIES TRUCKS (DIESEL)
TECHNICAL MANUAL; FIELD MAINTENANCE MANUAL; VOLUME 3 OF 5
SEPTEMBER 2012
TM-9-2320-272-23-3 - Page 1412 of 1469
LOWER TORQUE ROD REMOVAL
1.
Remove four nuts (Figure 4, Item 8), lockwashers (Figure 4, Item 9), screws (Figure 4, Item 1), and upper
spring bracket (Figure 4, Item 14) from lower torque rod bracket (Figure 4, Item 10). Discard lockwashers.
2.
Remove cotter pin (Figure 4, Item 5) from lower torque rod (Figure 4, Item 7) and slotted nut
(Figure
4,
Item
4). Discard cotter pin.
3.
Back off slotted nut (Figure 4, Item 4) until even with end of torque rod ball shaft (Figure 4, Item 6).
4.
Using slotted nut (Figure 4, Item 4) as striking surface, drive torque rod ball shaft (Figure 4, Item 6) out of spring
seat bracket (Figure 4, Item 3).
5.
Remove slotted nut (Figure 4, Item 4) and lower torque rod (Figure 4, Item 7) from spring seat bracket
(Figure
4,
Item
3) and rear axle (Figure 4, Item 2). Discard slotted nut.
6.
Place lower torque rod bracket (Figure 4, Item 7) in vise.
7.
Remove cotter pin (Figure 4, Item 13) from lower torque rod (Figure 4, Item 7) and slotted nut
(Figure
4,
Item
12). Discard cotter pin.
8.
Back off slotted nut (Figure 4, Item 12) until even with end of torque rod ball shaft (Figure 4, Item 11).
9.
Using slotted nut (Figure 4, Item 12) as striking surface, drive torque rod ball shaft (Figure 4, Item 11) out of
lower torque rod bracket (Figure 4, Item 10).
10.
Remove slotted nut (Figure 4, Item 12) from lower torque rod bracket (Figure 4, Item 10). Discard slotted nut.
M9194DAA
3
4
5
6
7
11
12
13
8
9
10
1
2
14
Figure 4.
Lower Torque Rod Removal.
END OF TASK
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