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 559 of 1207

TM 9-2320-361-20

7-17. REAR SPRING REPLACEMENT

This task covers:

a. Removal

b. Installation

INITIAL SETUP:

APPLICABLE MODELS

REFERENCES (TM)

All

TM 9-2320-361-20P

MATERIALS/PARTS

Six lockwashers

PERSONNEL REQUIRED

Two

EQUIPMENT CONDITION

Rear spring wear pads removed (para. 7-21).

a. Removal

NOTE

Left and right rear springs are replaced the same way. This

procedure covers the left side.

1. Remove four nuts (7), lockwashers (8), two U-bolts (3), and saddle (2) from spring (1). Discard

lockwashers (8).

2. Remove two screws (5) and lockwashers (4) from spring seat (9). Discard lockwashers (4).

NOTE

Assistant will help with step 3.

3. Remove spring (1) from spring seat (9) and rear axles (10) and (6).

b. Installation

NOTE

Assistant will help with step 1.

1. Position and aline spring (1) on spring seat (9) and rear axles (6) and (10).

2. Install two new lockwashers (4) and bolts (5) on spring seat (9). Tighten screws (5) 280-365 lb-ft

(380-495 NŽm).

3. Position saddle (2) over spring (1) and center bolt (11) and install two U-bolts (3) with four new

lockwashers (8) and nuts (7). Tighten nuts (7) 190-220 lb-ft (258-298 NŽm).

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