TM-9-2320-365-20-3 LMTV Unit Maintenance Manual M1078 Series - Volume 3 Download
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TM 9-2320-365-20-3 15-3. FRONT AXLE SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT This task covers: a. Removal b. Installation c. Follow-On Maintenance INITIAL SETUP Equipment Conditions Engine shut down (TM 9-2320-365-10). Cab raised (TM 9-2320-365-10). Tools and Special Tools Tool Kit, Genl Mech (Item 44, Appendix C) Wrench, Torque, 0-600 lb-ft (Item 59, Appendix C) Tools and Special Tools (Cont) Goggles, Industrial (Item 15, Appendix C) Wrench Set, Socket (Item 48, Appendix C) Materials/Parts Nut, Self-Locking (Item 144, Appendix G) Nut, Self-Locking (Item 145, Appendix G) 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. (1) Remove self-locking nut (1) and screw (2) from upper bracket (3). Discard self-locking nut. (2) Remove self-locking nut (4) and screw (5) from lower bracket (6). Discard self-locking nut. (3) Remove shock absorber (7) from upper bracket (3) and lower bracket (6). b. Installation. (1) Position shock absorber (7) in upper bracket (3) with screw (2) and self-locking nut (1). (2) Extend or compress shock absorber (7) length to align with holes in lower bracket (6). (3) Position shock absorber (7) in lower bracket (6) with screw (5) and self-locking nut (4). (4) Tighten self-locking nut (1) to 200-236 lb-ft (271-320 N·m). (5) Tighten screw (5) to 296-370 lb-ft (401-502 N·m). 15-4 Change 1