TM-9-2320-273-20

TRUCK TRACTOR, LINE HAUL; LIGHT EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTER; TRUCK CHASSIS; MEDIUM EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTER

TECHNICAL MANUAL; ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE

NOVEMBER 1980

TM-9-2320-273-20 - Page 1251 of 1500

TM 9-2320-273-20

SUSPENSION SYSTEM.

10-24. FRONT AXLE SHOCK ABSORBERS MAINTENANCE (Continued).

LOCATION/lTEM

ACTION

REMARKS

a.

b.

c.

NOTE

Shock absorbers should be replaced in pairs.

Perform the following procedure twice, once

on each side of the truck.

Shock absorbers should be replaced if:

1. Spring action is not dampened, indicating

worn shock absorbers.

2. Fluid leakage is noted on outer shock

absorber surfaces; bottom section.

Procedure is written based upon need for

new shock absorbers.

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