TM-9-2320-366-20-4

M1083 SERIES, 5 TON, 6x6, MEDIUM TACTICAL VEHICLES (MTV)

TECHNICAL MANUAL; MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS; UNIT MAINTENANCE; VOLUME NO. 4 OF 5

FEBRUARY 2006

CHANGE 3

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TM 9-2320-366-20-4

15-4. REAR AXLE SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT

This task covers:

a. Removal

b. Installation

INITIAL SETUP

Equipment Conditions

Engine shut down (TM 9-2320-366-10-1).

Tools and Special Tools

Tool Kit, Genl Mech (Item 46, Appendix C)

Wrench, Torque, 0-600 lb-ft (Item 60, Appendix C)

Tools and Special Tools (Cont)

Goggles, Industrial (Item 15, Appendix C)

Socket Set, Impact (Item 33, Appendix C)

Wrench Set, Socket (Item 50, Appendix C)

Materials/Parts

Nut, Self-Locking (2) (Item 161, 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.

NOTE

• Left and right side rear axle shock absorbers are

removed the same way. Right side shown.

• Perform step (1) on vehicle serial numbers 0001

through 1398, and 2988 and higher serial

numbers.

(1) Remove self-locking nut (1), bolt (2), and washer (3)

from rear axle shock absorber (4). Discard self-locking

nut.

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