TM 5-3805-254-34
13-3. REAR SPRINGS REPLACEMENT.
This Task Covers:
a.
Removal
c.
Installation
b.
Cleaning and Inspection
Initial Setup:
Materials/Parts:
Tools/Test Equipment:
Dry cleaning solvent (Item 23, Appendix B)
· General mechanic's tool kit
Five lockwashers
· Field automotive shop set
Personnel Required: Two
General Safety Instructions:
Dry cleaning solvent is flammable and must not be used near open flame. Use only In a well-ventilated area.
a.
REMOVAL
1.
Place floor jack under truck frame and raise truck sufficiently to relieve weight from rear springs to be replaced.
2.
Remove setscrew (6), nut (5), and lockwasher (4) from pad (3). Discard lockwasher.
3.
Remove four nuts (11), screws (2), and pad (3) from rear springs (12) and saddle (10).
4.
Remove two nuts (9), lockwashers (8), and keys (7) from brackets (1). Discard lockwashers.
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