TM 5-3805-254-34
13-2. FRONT SPRINGS REPLACEMENT.
This Task Covers:
a.
Removal
c
Installation
b.
Cleaning and Inspection
Initial Setup:
Equipment Conditions:
Materials/Parts:
. Front axle removed (see paragraph 8-1).
. Grease (Item 10, Appendix B)
. Dry cleaning solvent (Item 23, Appendix B)
Tools/Test Equipment:
General Safety Instructions
. General mechanic’s tool kit
. Field automotive shop set
. Dry cleaning solvent is flammable and must not be
used near open flame. Use only in a well-ventilated
Personnel Required: Two
area.
a.
REMOVAL
NOTE
Perform the following steps for front spring at left or right side of vehicle.
1.
Place hydraulic jack under center of front springs (7). Raise jack to support weight of front springs.
2. Remove two nuts (3), screws (5), and pin (6) to disconnect rear of front springs (7) from two shackles (4).
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