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

18-10. Assembly.

Press bushing with split to the top of the spring eye (unloaded side) ± 30° as shown in figure

18-5 .

b.

Install the spring center bolt and two spring alinement

clamps (fig. 18-4). Torque the center

bolt to 65-75 Ib-ft (88-102 N.m).

c.

Seat the spring assembly in the saddle with the head of the spring center bolt positioned in

the hole provided in the saddle.

d.

Position the top pad on the spring, making sure the pad is properly seated into the saddle

chair back.

e.

install the four spring saddle bolts, nuts, and eight washers. Do not tighten.

f.

Install the two setscrews. Torque to 100-150 Ib-ft (136-203 N.m); then tighten jam nuts

until the Iockwashers are flat.

9.

Torque the spring saddle bolts to 275-300 Ib-ft (373-407 N.m) per tightening sequence

(fig. 18-6).

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Figure 18-5 Install Spring Eye Bushing.

18-8

a.