TM-9-2320-361-20
2-1/2-TON, 6x6, M44A2 SERIES TRUCKS (MULTIFUEL)
TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE
OCTOBER 1991
TM-9-2320-361-20 - Page 547 of 1207
TM 9-2320-361-20
Section Ill. FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION MAINTENANCE
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7-12. FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION MAINTENANCE INDEX
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PARA.
TITLE
PAGE
NO.
NO.
7-13.
7-14.
7-15.
7-16.
7-17.
7-18.
7-19.
7-20.
7-21.
7-22.
Front Spring Replacement
Front Spring Shackle Replacement
Front Spring Bumper Replacement
Front Spring Maintenance
Rear Spring Replacement
Rear Spring Maintenance
Rear Spring Seat Replacement
Shock Absorber Replacement
Rear Spring Wear Pad Replacement
Torque Rods Replacement
7-28
7-32
7-34
7-36
7-40
7-42
7-44
7-46
7-48
7-50
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7-13. FRONT SPRING REPLACEMENT
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This task covers:
a. Removal
b. Installation
INITIAL SETUP:
APPLICABLE MODELS
REFERENCES (TM)
All
LO 9-2320-209-12-1
MATERIALS/PARTS
TM 9-2320-361-10
TM 9-2320-361-20P
Four locknuts
Four lockwashers
EQUIPMENT CONDITION
Adhesive sealant (Appendix C, Item 5)
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Parking brake set (TM 9-2320-361-10).
PERSONNEL REQUIRED
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Front right wheel removed (para. 9-2).
Two
a.
Removal
NOTE
Left and right front springs are replaced the same way. This
procedure covers the right side.
1. Raise front of vehicle and remove two jack stands (11) from under front axle (12).
2. Support vehicle at frame (26) with two jack stands (11).
3. Place hydraulic jack (14) under front axle (12).
4. Remove jamnut (18), nut (19), retainer (20), and rubber bushing (21) from shock absorber piston
rod (25).
5. Push shock absorber piston rod (25) up and out of plate (15).
6. Remove rubber bushing (23) and retainer (24) from piston rod (25).
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