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.

3-104. FRONT SPRING REPLACEMENT (Continued).

LOCATION/ITEM

ACTION

REMARKS

WARNING

To avoid injury when removing front

spring, make sure front of vehicle and

front axle are supported

by jack

stands with a minimum ten ton capa-

city.

Each front spring weighs approximately

To avoid injury, be very

careful when removing front spring.

NOTE

Right and left side front springs are

replaced in

the same way, except as

noted.

Use this procedure to replace

either front spring.

1. Two hoses (19).

Disconnect and move away from Do this step for left

item (9).

side only. Use suitable

container to catch

transmission oil.

2. Cooling system.

Drain.

Do this step for right

side only. Refer to TM

9-2320-283-10 for cool-

ing system draining

procedures.

3. Hose (12).

Disconnect and move away from Do this step for right

item (9).

side only.

Use suitable

container to catch any

remaining coolant.

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