TM-9-2320-280-20 HMMWV Technical Manual Unit Maintenance Volume 2 Download
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TM 9-2320-280-20-2 6-31. SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT (Cont’d) 4. Remove two capscrews (10), lockwashers (9), and washers (8) from bracket (11) and lower control arm (6). Discard lockwashers (9). 5. Remove locknut (5), pin (2), and washer (3) from shock absorber (1) and spring seat (4). Note position of pin (2) for installation. Discard locknut (5). 6. Compress shock absorber (1) and remove shock absorber (1) and bracket (11). NOTE Note alignment of shock absorber and bracket for installation reference. 7. Position shock absorber (1) in vice, and remove locknut (7), pin (13), washer (12), and bracket (11) from shock absorber (1). Discard locknut (7). b. Installation NOTE It may be necessary to spread spring seat to allow installation of shock absorber. Shock absorbers are marked “FRONT” or “REAR” to aid identification. 1. Position shock absorber (1) in vice, and install bracket (11) to shock absorber (1), with washer (12), pin (13), and locknut (7). Tighten locknut (7) to 300 lb-ft (407 Nom). CAUTION Do not pry or use sharp tools on shock absorber position rod. A damaged rod will cause shock failure. 2. Install shock absorber (1) and bracket (11) through lower control arm (6). 3. Extend shock absorber (1) and install piston rod end of shock absorber (1) on spring seat (4) with washer (3), pin (2), and locknut (5). Tighten locknut (5) to 300 lb-ft (407 Nom). 4. Install bracket (11) to lower control arm (6) with two washers (8), lockwashers (9), and capscrews (10). Tighten capscrews (10) to 178 lb-ft (241 N.m). 6-70