TM 9-2320-361-20 7-22. TORQUE RODS REPLACEMENT This task covers: a. Removal b. Installation INITIAL SETUP: APPLICABLE MODELS REFERENCES (TM) All TM 9-2320-361-10 MATERIALS/PARTS TM 9-2320-361-20P Eight lockwashers EQUIPMENT CONDITION Two tiedown straps (Appendix C, Item 20) Rear wheels removed (as required) (para. 9-2). PERSONNEL REQUIRED Two NOTE The left and right side torque rods are replaced the same. This procedure covers the left-rear side. Upper torque rods are on the left side. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 7-50 Loosen nut (2) until even with end of torque rod (6) stud. Using brass drift and sledge, strike stud and nut (2) to loosen stud from bracket (7). Remove nut (2) and lockwasher (1) from torque rod (6) stud. Discard lockwasher (1). It maybe necessary to reposition jack stands to gain access to nut and lockwasher. Remove nut (5) and lockwasher (4) from torque rod (6) stud on axle bracket (3). Discard lockwasher (4). NOTE It maybe necessary to tap bracket with hammer to loosen torque rod stud. Remove torque rod (6) from vehicle. Place jack under tandem axle bracket (10) near spring seat (18) and raise vehicle until spring (23) is lifted off front and rear spring seat brackets (14). Remove four nuts (16) and lockwashers (15) from two U-bolts (8). Discard lockwashers (15). Remove two U-bolts (8) and spring saddle (24) from spring seat (18). Cut two tiedown straps (19) and remove brake line (17) from upper torque rod (20). Loosen nut (21) until even with end of upper torque rod (20) stud. Using brass drift and sledge, strike stud and nut (21) to loosen stud from bracket (9). Remove nut (21) and lockwasher (22) from upper torque rod (20) stud. Discard lockwasher (22). Remove nut (13) and lockwasher (12) from upper torque rod (20) stud on axle bracket (11). Discard lockwasher (12). NOTE It maybe necessary to tap bracket with hammer to loosen torque rod stud. Remove upper torque rod (20) from vehicle.