TM 9-2320-363-34-1
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10.
NOTE
Manufacturer’s operating instructions for alinement equipment must be followed to
perform step 1.
MEASURE CASTER ANGLE. ANGLE MUSTBE +3-1/2° TO +6-1/2°.
NOTE
Perform steps 2 thru 9 if caster angle is incorrect.
REMOVE FOUR NUTS (1) AND FOUR WASHERS (2) FROM TWO U-BOLTS (3).
W A R N I NG
Before removing shim(s), make sure vehicle is properly supported to prevent
possible injury to personnel.
RAISE SPRING (4) HIGH ENOUGH FROM AXLE (5) TO ALLOW REMOVAL OF SHIM(S) (6).
REMOVE SPACER (7), SHIM(S) (6), AND DOWEL (8).
INSTALL DOWEL (8) IN AXLE (5).
W A R N I NG
If more than one shim is to be added, shims must be welded together prior
to installation. Failure to do so may cause shim slippage resulting in
equipment damage and/or injury to personnel.
NOTE
Install shims with tapered end toward front of vehicle.
INSTALL NEW SHIM(S) (6) TO OBTAIN +3-1/2° TO +6-1/2° OF CASTER ANGLE.
NOTE
Make sure dowel protrudes thru shim(s) enough to hold spacer in place. if dowel
will not protrude into spacer, replace dowel.
INSTALL SPACER (7).
LOWER SPRING (4) ONTO AXLE (5).
COAT THREADS OF TWO U-BOLTS (3) WITH ANTISEIZE COMPOUND.
INSTALL FOUR WASHERS (2)
380-460 LB-FT (515-624 N.m).
AND FOUR NUTS (1) ON TWO U-BOLTS (3). TIGHTEN NUTS TO
5-61/(5-62 Blank)
