TM-9-2320-280-34

TRUCK, UTILITY: M998 SERIES

TECHNICAL MANUAL; DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE

JANUARY 1996

TM-9-2320-280-34 - Page 560 of 1258

TM 9-2320-280-34

12-5.

SPRING SEAT REPLACEMENT

This task covers:

a.

Removal

b.

Installation

INITIAL SETUP:

Tools

Equipment Condition

General mechanic's tool kit:

Coil spring removed (TM 9-2320-280-20).

automotive (Appendix G, Item 1)

Maintenance Level

Materials/Parts

Direct support

Four locknuts (Appendix E, Item 59)

Manual References

TM 9-2320-280-20

TM 9-2320-280-24P

a.

Removal

NOTE

The procedures for removing and installing the four spring seats

are basically the same.

This procedure covers the right front spring

seat.

Remove four locknuts (6), washers (4), capscrews (5), washers (4), two spring brackets (3), and spring

seat (1) from frame rail (2).

Discard locknuts (6).

b.

Installation

Install two spring brackets (3) and spring seat (1) on frame rail (2) with four washers (4), capscrews (5),

washers (4), and locknuts (6).

Tighten locknuts (6)'to 260 lb-ft (353 N.m).

FOLLOW-ON TASK:

Install coil spring (TM 9-2320-280-20).

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