TM-9-2320-273-34

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

TECHNICAL MANUAL; DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE

DECEMBER 1980

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TM9-2320-273-34

18-8. Disassembly.

a.

Loosen the two spring alining setscrews (fig. 18-4).

b.

Remove the four spring saddle bolts, nuts, and eight washers.

c.

Remove the top pad.

d.

Remove the leaf spring assembly from the saddle.

e.

Remove the spring center bolt and two alinement clamps.

f.

Press the eye bushing from the top spring leaf.

18-9. Inspection.

a.

Spring Hanger, Front.

Inspect the forward spring hanger outside pin hole for wear or elonga-

tion of the hole. Wear at this point may result in breakage of the pin, due to offset loading. This wear

condition could be the result of improper installation of the draw key. Replace the hanger if this con-

dition is found.

b.

Spring Hanger, Rear.

Inspect for excessive wear of the cam due to high mileage. The outside

legs of the rear hanger should also be inspected for wear from the spring. This could be caused by ex-

cessive wear of spring eye bushings and pins.

c.

Spring Hanger Pins.

Visually inspect to determine wear. Install new pins and spring eye bush-

ings at major overhaul.

d.

Spring Assembly.

Check for cracked or broken leaves. If cracked or broken leaves are found,

replace spring assembly.

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