TM-9-2350-256-20-2

RECOVERY VEHICLE, FULL TRACKED: MEDIUM, M88A1

TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE MANUAL VOLUME 2 OF 2

JUNE 2005

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Installation

WARNING

Ensure track is blocked to prevent vehicle from rolling while performing suspension maintenance. If

vehicle is not blocked, it may cause serious injury or death.

1.

Install lower bracket (7) with four screws (10) and four lockwashers (11). Torque screws to 300–340 lb-ft (407–461 N•m).

WARNING

Shock absorber is heavy. If shock absorber is dropped, it may cause serious injury.

NOTE

Ensure that slotted side of bottom of shock absorber (1) end faces toward centerline of vehicle.

2.

Install upper bracket (4) with four screws (8) and four lockwashers (9). Torque screws to 145–175 lb-ft (197–237 N•m).

3.

Install bottom of shock absorber (1) on lower bracket (7) with straight pin (6) and cotter pin (5).

4.

Install top of shock absorber (1) on upper bracket (4) with straight pin (3) and cotter pin (2).

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