TM-9-2320-209-20-3-2 Page 495

TM-9-2320-209-20-3-2 Maintenance Part 2 for M44A1 and M44A2 Series Trucks

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TM 9-2320-209-20-3-2 FRAME 2 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. WARNING Clean hands carefully after using anti-seize compound. It contains lead and even small amounts will cause serious illness. Put a light coat of anti-seize compound on top of leaf spring (1) and eight plates (2). Slide spring leaf (3) into spring leaf (1). Stack eight plates (2) in place on leaf spring (1), alining plates and holes. Put center bolt (4) through holes as far as it will go. Clamp C-clamp around leaf springs (1 and 3) and plates (2) two inches from center bolt holes (5). Using C-clamp, tighten stack of leaf springs (1 and 3) and plates (2) until nut (6) can be put on center bolt (4). Check alinement of all plates (2) and leaf springs (1 and 3). Using vise grip pliers, hold center bolt (4). Using 9/16-inch wrench, tighten nut (6). Unscrew C-clamp and take it off. GO TO FRAME 3 17-22