TM 9-2320-273-20
SUSPENSION SYSTEM.
10-26. TORQUE RODS MAINTENANCE (Continued).
LOCATION/lTEM
ACTION
REMARKS
B. REMOVAL (M916 THRU M920).
4. Four hex nuts (1),
Unscrew and remove from
flatwashers (2), and
two axle brackets (3) and
bolts (4).
torque rods (5) and (8).
5. Two hex nuts (13),
Unscrew and remove from
Shim sets (6) may drop from
flatwashers (12), and
center torque rod connec-
cross-member (7) and cross-
bolts (10).
tions at shim sets (6).
member plates (11) when
6. Hex nut (13),
Unscrew and remove from
torque rods are removed.
flatwasher (12),
Plates (11) are welded to cross-
center torque rod connec-
and bolt (9).
member (7).
tions at shim sets (6).
7. Torque rods (5) and (8).
Remove.
C. CLEANING AND INSPECTION (ALL).
8. Fasteners (1), (2), and
Clean in solvent and wipe
(4) plus shim block sets
(5) (M915) or (6) (M916
dry.
Inspect for:
thru M920).
a. Crossed threads.
b. Burrs.
c. Egg shaped holes (5)
or (6).
9. Torque rod rubber
Wipe clean and inspect
bushings (14).
for:
a. Egg shaped bushing
b. Deterioration and
cracking.
D. INSTALLATION (M915).
10. Torque rods (4) and (8),
Aline mounting holes with
shim block sets (5).
those in cross member (9).
11. Two hex head bolts (7),
Install bolts through torque
flat washer base nuts
rods (4) and (8), shim block
(1).
sets (5) and cross-member
(9), washers and nuts as
illustrated. Torque to 105
Ib-ft (142 N·m).
Replace as necessary.
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