TM-9-2320-361-24-1

2-1/2 TON, 6X6, M44A2 SERIES TRUCKS

TECHNICAL MANUAL; FIELD AND SUSTAINMENT MAINTENANCE PART 1 OF 2

AUGUST 2006

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FRONT SPRING BUMPER REPLACEMENT (Contd)

REMOVAL

NOTE

Left and right spring bumpers and seats are replaced the same

way. This procedure covers the right side.

1.

Remove four nuts (7), lockwashers (6), two U-bolts (1), bumper (3), and saddle (2) from spring (4)

and plate (5). Discard lockwashers (6).

2.

Remove saddle (2) from bumper (3).

INSTALLATION

1.

Apply sealant around top mating surface of metal base of bumper (3) and saddle (2).

2.

Install bumper (3) in saddle (2) and set saddle (2) over center bolt (8) on spring (4).

3.

Install two U-bolts (1) over saddle (2) and plate (5) with four new lockwashers (6) and nuts (7).

Tighten nuts (7) 190–230 lb-ft (258–312 N

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m).

4.

Connect battery ground cable (WP 0126 00).

5.

Release parking brake and remove wheel chocks (TM 9-2320-361-10).

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