TM-9-2320-273-10
TRUCK, TRACTOR, LINE HAUL; LIGHT EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTER; TRUCK CHASSIS; MEDIUM EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTER
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S MANUAL
DECEMBER 2012
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POWER TRAIN FUNCTION - CONTINUED
Front and tandem rear axles are connected to the chassis by separate suspension
systems. The front suspension consists of two leaf spring assemblies and shock
absorbers connected to the front axle beam or driving axle and the vehicle frame. The
tandem rear axle suspension features two equalizer beams connecting the forward-rear
and rear-rear axles so both are sprung by a single leaf spring assembly at each side of
the vehicle frame. In addition, a torque rod assembly is connected to the tandem rear
axles and frame rear suspension crossmember to limit the amount of axle housing
rotation when power is transmitted to the ground.
Figure 2. Front and Rear Suspension.
FRAME
SHOCK
ABSORBER
FRONT
AXLE
LEAF
SPRING
LEAF
SPRING
TORQUE
ROD
EQUALIZER
BEAM
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