TM 9-2320-361-20 7-18. REAR SPRING MAINTENANCE (Contd] 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Install two short leaf clips (5) on plate (13) with two new rivets (20). Seat rivet (20) ends in plate (13). Install two long leaf clips (6) on plate (16) with two new rivets (20). Seat rivet (20) ends in plate (16). WARNING When assembling plates and leaves with C-clamp, the plates and leaves will be under tension. Use care not to disturb the assembly until center bolt and nut are tightened. Failure to do so may result in injury to personnel. Place new center bolt (7) through lower spring leaf (10) and coat upper side of leaf (10) with graphite grease. Install C-clamp (4) over leaves (10) and (11) and plates (12) through (19). Ensure there is clearance for head of center bolt (7) and nut (3). C-clamp (4) must be squared and centered vertically across leaf and plate assembly. Tighten C-clamp (4), and install new nut (3) on new center bolt (7). Remove C-clamp (4) and peen over center bolt (7) on nut (3). Install four spacers (8) in leaf clips (5) and (6) with four new screws (9) and new nuts (1). Tighten nut (3) if led-clip is loose. Ensure leaves and plates are parallel and not binding at sides of leaf clips. Peen over clip screws (9) on nuts (1). FOLLOW-ON TASK: Install rear spring (para. 7-17). 7-43