TM-9-2330-267-14-P

TRAILER, TANK, WATER: 400 GALLON, 1-1/2 TON, 2 WHEEL M149, M149A1 AND M149A2

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S, ORGANIZATIONAL, DIRECT SUPPORT, AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL (INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LISTS)

JULY 1991

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TM 9-2330-267-14&P

4-52. SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT.

This Task Covers:

a.

Removal

b.

Installation

Initial Setup:

Materials/Parts:

Tools/Test Equipment:

c Two Iockwashers

l General mechanic’s tool kit

NOTE

There are two shock absorbers on the water tank trailers. Replacement of one shock

absorber is covered in this task.

a. REMOVA L

1.

Remove two nuts (6), Iockwashers (5), recessed washers (4), and shock absorber (3) from frame stud (1) and

axle stud (7). Discard Iockwashers.

2.

Remove four rubber bushings (2) from shock absorber (3). Replace rubber bushings if damaged.

b .

INSTALLATION

1.

Install four rubber bushings (2) in shock absorber (3). Position shock absorber on frame stud (1) and axle stud

(7) .

2.

Install two recessed washers (4), new Iockwashers (5), and nuts (6) on frame stud (1). Ensure that nuts are fully

tightened.

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