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CARRIER, M113A2, M577A2, M1064, M1068, M1059 AND M901A1

TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE MANUAL - VOLUME 2 OF 4

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REPLACE TORSION BAR — Continued

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INSTALLATION

CAUTION

When removing or installing torsion bars, theindexormissingtoothontheanchorendof

torsion bar must align with index on spline in road wheel arm, to allow bar to pass through.

CAUTION

Alignindexormissingtoothonendoftorsionbarwithindexonroadwheelarmandtorsion

bar anchor before installing.

CAUTION

Handle torsion bar with care. Do not tear or cut wrapping.

NOTE

Left and right torsion bars are not interchangeable. To determine correct bar, place arrow on

end of torsion bar outboard, with arrow at top. Arrow must point toward front of carrier.

1.

Thread puller with adapter and screw into torsion bar.

2.

Install torsion bar (1) through road wheel arm (2) and anchor (3). (H): Guide torsion bar into anchor to ensure proper

alignment. Use slide hammer on puller to seat torsion bar.

3.

Remove puller and adapter from torsion bar.

4.

Putalightcoat of grease on threads of plug (4) (WP 0120 00). Install plug in road wheel arm (2).

5.

TIGHTEN PLUG (4) TO 50-75 LB-FT (68-102 N·M) TORQUE. Use torque wrench and socket wrench attachment.

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