TM-9-2320-387-24 HMMWV Direct Support & General Support Maintenance Manual Volume 1 Download
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REFERENCE INFORMATION STEERING SYSTEM TM 9-2320-387-24-l CONTROL ARM For upper and lower control arm and bushing replacement instructions, refer to paras. 6-25 and 6-26. CONTROL ARM SHOCK ABSORBER CONTROL ARM_’ To test the shocks and springs, drive the vehicle over a variety of terrain. If the vehicle continues to bounce after hitting a bump, the shocks may be worn. If the vehicle bottoms out on the suspension, the shocks may be worn. If the vehicle sags when loaded, the springs may be worn. If the shock absorber bodies are not warm after driving the vehicle, the shocks are no good. For coil spring and shock absorber replacement instructions, refer to paras. 6-27 and 6-26. i For instructions on replacing the radius rod, refer to para. 6-22. 2-449