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 562 of 1207

TM 9-2320-361-20

7-18. REAR SPRING MAINTENANCE (Contd]

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Install two short leaf clips (5) on plate (13) with two new rivets (20). Seat rivet (20) ends in plate (13).

Install two long leaf clips (6) on plate (16) with two new rivets (20). Seat rivet (20) ends in plate (16).

WARNING

When assembling plates and leaves with C-clamp, the plates and

leaves will be under tension. Use care not to disturb the assembly

until center bolt and nut are tightened. Failure to do so may result

in injury to personnel.

Place new center bolt (7) through lower spring leaf (10) and coat upper side of leaf (10) with

graphite grease.

Install C-clamp (4) over leaves (10) and (11) and plates (12) through (19). Ensure there is clearance

for head of center bolt (7) and nut (3). C-clamp (4) must be squared and centered vertically across

leaf and plate assembly.

Tighten C-clamp (4), and install new nut (3) on new center bolt (7). Remove C-clamp (4) and peen

over center bolt (7) on nut (3).

Install four spacers (8) in leaf clips (5) and (6) with four new screws (9) and new nuts (1). Tighten

nut (3) if led-clip is loose. Ensure leaves and plates are parallel and not binding at sides of leaf

clips. Peen over clip screws (9) on nuts (1).

FOLLOW-ON TASK: Install rear spring (para. 7-17).

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