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

TM-9-2320-283-34-2 - Page 366 of 570

TM 9-2320-283-34-2

SPRINGS, SHOCK ABSORBERS, AND TORQUE RODS.

3-106. TORQUE ROD REPAIR (Continued).

LOCATION/ITEM

ACTION

REMARKS

NOTE

Repair of torque rod is limited to

replacement of bushings.

Use this

procedure to replace bushings on

either torque rod.

1. Bushing (1).

Using suitable hydraulic

Hydraulic press should

press and torque rod bushing

have a minimum capacity

service set, press out of

of 25-tons. Discard

item (2).

item (1). Repeat this

step for other item (1)

if necessary.

2. Torque rod assembly a. Clean.

(2).

b. Inspect.

Refer to paragraph 3-4.

Refer to paragraph 3-5.

Be sure to check for

cracks and wear in bush-

ing bores of item (2).

3. New bushing (1).

Using suitable hydraulic

Hydraulic press should

press and torque rod bushing

have a minimum capacity

service set, press into item

of 25-tons.

Make sure

(2).

item (1) is centered in

item (2). Repeat this

step for other item (1)

if necessary.

NOTE

Follow-on maintenance action required:

Install torque rod (TM 9-2320-

283-20).

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