TM-9-2320-283-34-2

TRUCK TRACTOR, LINE HAUL, 50,000 GVWR, 6X4, MQ15A1

TECHNICAL MANUAL; DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE

DECEMBER 1983

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TM 9-2320-283-34-2

SPRINGS, SHOCK ABSORBERS, AND TORQUE RODS.

3-102. EQUALIZER BEAM REPLACEMENT (Continued).

LOCATION/ITEM

ACTION

REMARKS

1. Frame (1).

a. Using suitable lifting

device, lift until weight

of vehicle is off two

items (2).

b. Support with jack stands.

Use jack stands with a

minimum ten ton capa-

city.

2. Two tires (16).

Turn around and reinstall

This is done to prevent

one on each end of item (8).

item (8) from dropping

when items (9) and (10)

are removed.

NOTE

Repeat steps 3 thru 5 for each of the

four equalizer beam ends.

3. Nut (7), washer

Remove from two items (4).

(6), and screw (3).

4. End of beam (10).

Using hydraulic jack, lift

This is done so that it

until weight is off item (8). will be easier to remove

two items (4) and item

(5).

5. Two adapters (4)

and sleeve (5).

Remove from end of item (10). It may be necessary to

adjust hydraulic jack so

that two items (4) and

item (5) can be removed.

6. Tube (9).

Support in center with floor

Make sure item (9) is

jack.

centered on floor jack

before doing step 7.

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