TM 9-2320-365-34-2
14-4. REAR LEAF SPRING REPLACEMENT
This task covers:
a. Removal
b. Installation
c. Follow-On Maintenance
INITIAL SETUP
Equipment Conditions
Engine shut down (TM 9-2320-365-10).
Rear wheel removed (from side being replaced) (TM 9-
2320-365-10).
Tools and Special Tools
Tool Kit, Genl Mech (Item 68, Appendix B)
Wrench, Torque, 0-175 lb-ft (Item 80, Appendix B)
Wrench, Torque, 0-600 lb-ft (Item 85, Appendix B)
Jack, Dolly Type, Hydraulic (Item 31, Appendix B)
Wrench Set, Socket (Item 74, Appendix B)
Tools and Special Tools (Cont)
Trestles, Motor Vehicle Maintenance (2)
(Item
71, Appendix B)
Goggles, Industrial (Item 25, Appendix B)
Materials/Parts
Nut, Self-locking (4) (Item 124, Appendix F)
Nut, Self-locking (2) (Item 138, Appendix F)
U-bolt (2) (Item 15.1, Appendix F)
Personnel Required
(2)
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 leaf springs are
removed the same way.
Right side leaf
spring shown.
(1) Place trestles under rear of vehicle.
(2) Raise floor jack enough to take rear axle (1) weight off
leaf spring (2).
(3) Remove four self-locking nuts (3), washers (4), and two
U-bolts (5) from leaf spring (2). Discard self-locking nuts
and U-bolts.
(4) Remove plate (6) from leaf spring (2).
(5) Lower rear axle (1) until there is a gap between rear axle
and leaf spring (2).
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