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

WARNING

Equalizer beams and cross tube are

heavy.

To avoid injury, be very care-

ful during removal.

7. Eight nuts (12)

Remove from items (15), (17). Have assistant hold

and washers (13),

and (18).

items (9) and (10)

and four caps

(14).

steady during this step.

8. Tube (9) and two

Using floor jack, lower and

Have assistant help

beams (10)

remove from vehicle.

steady items (9) and

(assembled).

(10) during removal.

Roll items (9) and (10)

under item (8) to

remove.

9. Two beams (10).

Remove from item (9).

Have assistant help if

necessary.

10. All parts.

Clean.

Refer to paragraph 3-4.

11. All parts.

Inspect.

Refer to paragraph 3-5.

12. Six bushings (11)

Inspect for damage and wear.

Replace items (11) and

AND (15).

(15) if damaged or worn

(refer to paragraph

3-103).

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