TM-9-2320-361-20

2-1/2-TON, 6x6, M44A2 SERIES TRUCKS (MULTIFUEL)

TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE

OCTOBER 1991

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7-13. FRONT SPRING REPLACEMENT (Contd)

7. Remove four nuts (17), lockwashers (16), and plate (15) from two U-bolts (8). Discard

lockwashers (16).

8. Remove two U-bolts (8), saddle (9), and rubber bumper (10) from spring (2).

9. Remove four locknuts (3) and screws (6) from hanger (7) and shackle (1). Discard locknuts (3).

10. Remove two lubrication fittings (4) from two pins (5).

NOTE

Assistant will help with steps 11 through 15.

11. Remove two pins (5) from shackle (1), hanger (7), and spring (2).

12. Push shackle (1) toward front of vehicle.

13. Push spring (2) clear of rear hanger (7).

14. Lift spring (2) clear of spring seat (13) and remove from vehicle.

15. Remove spring seat (13) from centering peg (22) and front axle (12).