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 569 of 1207
TM 9-2320-361-20
7-22. TORQUE RODS REPLACEMENT
This task covers:
a. Removal
b. Installation
INITIAL SETUP:
APPLICABLE MODELS
REFERENCES (TM)
All
TM 9-2320-361-10
MATERIALS/PARTS
TM 9-2320-361-20P
Eight lockwashers
EQUIPMENT CONDITION
Two tiedown straps (Appendix C, Item 20)
Rear wheels removed (as required) (para. 9-2).
PERSONNEL REQUIRED
Two
NOTE
The left and right side torque rods are replaced the same. This
procedure covers the left-rear side.
Upper torque rods are on the left side.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
7-50
Loosen nut (2) until even with end of torque rod (6) stud.
Using brass drift and sledge, strike stud and nut (2) to loosen stud from bracket (7).
Remove nut (2) and lockwasher (1) from torque rod (6) stud. Discard lockwasher (1).
It maybe necessary to reposition jack stands to gain access to nut
and lockwasher.
Remove nut (5) and lockwasher (4) from torque rod (6) stud on axle bracket (3). Discard
lockwasher (4).
NOTE
It maybe necessary to tap bracket with hammer to loosen torque
rod stud.
Remove torque rod (6) from vehicle.
Place jack under tandem axle bracket (10) near spring seat (18) and raise vehicle until spring (23) is
lifted off front and rear spring seat brackets (14).
Remove four nuts (16) and lockwashers (15) from two U-bolts (8). Discard lockwashers (15).
Remove two U-bolts (8) and spring saddle (24) from spring seat (18).
Cut two tiedown straps (19) and remove brake line (17) from upper torque rod (20).
Loosen nut (21) until even with end of upper torque rod (20) stud.
Using brass drift and sledge, strike stud and nut (21) to loosen stud from bracket (9).
Remove nut (21) and lockwasher (22) from upper torque rod (20) stud. Discard lockwasher (22).
Remove nut (13) and lockwasher (12) from upper torque rod (20) stud on axle bracket (11). Discard
lockwasher (12).
NOTE
It maybe necessary to tap bracket with hammer to loosen torque
rod stud.
Remove upper torque rod (20) from vehicle.
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