TM-9-2320-365-20-3

M1078 SERIES, 2 1/2-TON, 4 X 4, LIGHT MEDIUM TACTICAL VEHICLES (LMTV)

TECHNICAL MANUAL; MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS; UNIT MAINTENANCE; VOLUME NO. 3 OF 5

FEBRUARY 2006

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15-3. FRONT AXLE SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT

This task covers:

a. Removal

b. Installation

c. Follow-On Maintenance

INITIAL SETUP

Equipment Conditions

Engine shut down (TM 9-2320-365-10).

Cab raised (TM 9-2320-365-10).

Tools and Special Tools

Tool Kit, Genl Mech (Item 44, Appendix C)

Wrench, Torque, 0-600 lb-ft (Item 59, Appendix C)

Tools and Special Tools (Cont)

Goggles, Industrial (Item 15, Appendix C)

Wrench Set, Socket (Item 48, Appendix C)

Materials/Parts

Nut, Self-Locking (Item 144, Appendix G)

Nut, Self-Locking (Item 145, Appendix G)

WARNING

Wear

appropriate

eye

protection

when

working under vehicle due to the possibility

of falling debris.

Failure to comply may

result in injury to personnel.

a. Removal.

(1) Remove self-locking nut (1) and screw (2) from upper

bracket (3). Discard self-locking nut.

(2) Remove self-locking nut (4) and screw (5) from lower

bracket (6). Discard self-locking nut.

(3) Remove shock absorber (7) from upper bracket (3) and

lower bracket (6).

b. Installation.

(1) Position shock absorber (7) in upper bracket (3) with

screw (2) and self-locking nut (1).

(2) Extend or compress shock absorber (7) length to align

with holes in lower bracket (6).

(3) Position shock absorber (7) in lower bracket (6) with

screw (5) and self-locking nut (4).

(4) Tighten self-locking nut (1) to 200-236 lb-ft (271-320

N·m).

(5) Tighten screw (5) to 296-370 lb-ft (401-502 N·m).

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