TM 9-2330-359-14&P
Section IV. SUSPENSION SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
Paragraph Title
Page
Number
Springs and Equalizing Beams Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Trunnion Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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5-11. SPRINGS AND EQUALIZING BEAMS REPLACEMENT.
This Task Covers:
a.
Removal
c.
Installation
b.
Cleaning and lnspection
Initial Setup:
Equipment Conditions:
Materials/Parts:
l Axles removed (center axle only for spring removal)
l Dry cleaning solvent (Item 12, Appendix E)
(para 4-30).
l Two locknuts
l Trunnion bushing removed (equalizing beam re-
moval only) (para 4-45).
Tools/Test Equipment:
l General mechanic’s tool kit
Personnel Required: Two
a.
REMOVAL
NOTE
Springs are removed the same way on all mod-
els except M872A3 does not have pipe spacer.
1.
Remove two locknuts (7), screws (5), and pipe
spacer (6) from springs (1) and equalizing beam
(4). Discard locknuts.
2.
Remove springs (1) and equalizing beam (4) from
semitrailer.
TA508088
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