TM-9-2320-361-24-1 Field Maintenance Manual Volume 1 for M44A2 Series Trucks
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TM 9-2320-361-24-1 0153 00 0153 00-2 FRONT SPRING REPLACEMENT (Contd) REMOVAL NOTE Left and right front springs are replaced the same way. This procedure covers the right side. 1. Raise front of vehicle and remove two jack stands from under front axle (11). 2. Support vehicle at frame (24) with two jack stands. 3. Place hydraulic jack under front axle (11). 4. Remove jamnut (16), nut (17), retainer (18), and rubber bushing (19) from shock absorber piston rod (23). 5. Push shock absorber piston rod (23) up and out of plate (13). 6. Remove rubber bushing (21) and retainer (22) from piston rod (23). 7. Remove four nuts (15), lockwashers (14), and plate (13) from two U-bolts (8). Discard lockwashers (14). 8. Remove two U-bolts (8), saddle (9), and rubber bumper (10) from spring (2). 9. Remove four locknuts (3) and screws (6) from hanger (7) and shackle (1). Discard locknuts (3). 10. Remove two lubrication fittings (4) from two pins (5). NOTE Assistant will help with steps 11 through 15. 11. Remove two pins (5) from shackle (1), hanger (7), and spring (2). 12. Push shackle (1) toward front of vehicle. 13. Push spring (2) clear of rear hanger (7). 14. Lift spring (2) clear of spring seat (12) and remove from vehicle. 15. Remove spring seat (12) from centering peg (20) and front axle (11).