TM 9-2330-324-14&P
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SPRING MAINTENANCE—Continued
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CLEANING AND INSPECTION
WARNING
Solvents can burn easily, can give off harmful vapors, and are harmful t o
skin and clothing. To avoid injury or death, keep away from open fire and
use in a well-ventilated area. If solvent gets on skin or clothing, wash
immediately with soap and water.
1.
Clean all parts with cleaning solvent. Dry thoroughly.
2.
Inspect for loose, missing, or damaged hardware.
3.
Inspect spring for cracks, breaks, and excessive wear.
4.
Inspect for rust or corrosion.
5.
Replace spring if defective or excessive wear is apparent.
INSTALLATION
N O T E
Right and left springs are installed the same way. This procedure covers
one spring.
1.
Install two brackets (11), six flatwashers (13), screws (12), flatwashers (4), and new locknuts (3).
2.
Install two spring hangers (8 and 16), eight flatwashers (5), screws (6), flatwashers (1), and new
locknuts (2).
3.
Position spring (31) at spring hanger (16) and tap in pin (30), aligning groove for screw (17).
4.
Install screw (17), flatwasher (15), new locknut (14), and grease fitting (29) to spring hanger (16).
5.
Position spring shackle (21) at spring hanger (8) and install pin (20) with groove aligned for screw (7).
Install screw, flatwasher (9), new locknut (10), and grease fitting (22).
6.
Position spring (31) in shackle (21) on spring hanger (8). Tap pin (26) in shackle.
7.
Install two screws (23), flatwashers (24), new locknuts (25), and grease fitting (27) in shackle (21).
8.
Raise axle with floor jack enough to align axle with spring (31).
9.
Position plates (18 and 32) and auxiliary spring (33) on spring (31) and install two U-bolts (28) and
four new locknuts (19). Tighten nuts to a torque of 223 lb-ft (302 N•m).
10.
Lower and remove floor jack. Install rear jack and remove jackstand.
