TM 9-2320-273-20
SUSPENSION SYSTEM.
10-24. FRONT AXLE SHOCK ABSORBERS MAINTENANCE (Continued).
LOCATION/lTEM
ACTION
REMARKS
A. REMOVAL.
1. Two nuts (3).
Unscrew and remove from
axle and two shafts (5).
2. Two washers (2), four
Remove.
bushings (1), and shock
absorbers (4).
B. CLEANING AND INSPECTION.
3. Clean and inspect
a. Clean in solvent and
Replace shafts if threads are
shaft thread (5) and
blow dry.
worn or damaged.
nuts (3).
b. Apply GAA to threads.
a. Replace upper shaft (5) by
removing four bolts, nuts
and washers.
C. INSTALLATION.
b. Notify Direct Support
Maintenance for replace-
4. Two new inner bushings
Place on axle and two
ment of lower shaft (5).
(1).
shafts (5) with large
ends toward truck.
5. New shock absorber
Place against bushings on
(4).
shafts (5).
6. Two new outer bushings
Place on axle and two
(1).
shafts (5) with small
ends toward shock absorber.
7. Two washers (2)
a. Screw on to shafts (5).
and nuts (3).
b. Tighten nuts to 125-165
Ib-ft (170-224 N·m).
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