TM9-2330-202-14&P - JATONKAM35s HOME ON THE WEB

TM 9-2330-202-14&PSection X. SPRINGS AND SHOCK ABSORBERS MAINTENANCEParagraphPageNumber Paragraph Title Number4-53 General ................................................................................................................................... 4-1044-54 Spring Assembly Replacement............................................................................................... 4-1044-55 Shock Absorbers Replacement .............................................................................................. 4-1084-53. GENERAL.This section describes and illustrates removal and installation procedures for the spring assemblies and shock absorbers.4-54. SPRING ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT.This Task Covers:a. Removal b. Cleaning and Inspectionc. InstallationInitial Setup:Tools/Test Equipment: • Cotter pin (3), MS24665-633 (M101A2 and M116A2)General mechanic’s tool kit (Item 1, Appendix B) • Lubrication fitting (3), MS15001-1Common No. 1 tool set (Item 2, Appendix B) • Self-locking nut (4), MS21044-N8Materials/Parts:Equipment Conditions:• Rag (Item 13, Appendix F)•Wheel and tire assemblyremoved (para 4-44).• Solvent, drycleaning (Item 15, Appendix F)• Cotter pin (3), MS24665-357 (M101A3, M116A2E1,•Personnel Required: Two and M116A3)WARNINGUse extreme caution when handling heavy parts. Lifting device is required whenparts weigh over 50 pounds (23 kg) for a single-person lift, over 100 pounds (45kg) for a two-person lift, and over 150 pounds (68 kg) for a three-person or morelift. Keep clear of heavy parts supported only by lifting device. Failure to followthis warning may cause serious injury or death to personnel.a. REMOVAL1. Place floor jack under axle (1), raise trailer, and place suitable support at rear of trailer.2. Lower axle (1) until weight of trailer rests on support at rear of trailer. Some weight will be on floor jack.3. Remove four self-locking nuts (2) and washers (3), two U-bolts (4), and bumper (5) from axle (1) and spring assembly(6). Discard self-locking nuts.4. Remove screw (7) from handbrake cable clip (8) on frame (9).4-104