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2-50. REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF S250 SHELTER CARRIER
REAR SUSPENSION TIEDOWN KIT
CAUTION
The M1037 and M1042 shelter carriers are specifically designed to
be operated with the S250 shelter installed. The vehicles can be
driven safely without the shelter installed, or equivalent payload of
1,500 lb (681 kg), for short distances (e.g., to and from maintenance
or from the rail head when being delivered), but this should not be
done often or for long distances. Driving for long distances without
the shelter installed, or equivalent payload of 1500 lb (681 kg)
evenly distributed in center of cargo area, will cause damage to
equipment.
NOTE
• Rear suspension tiedown kit is to be used only for shipment and
should be removed promptly after shipment.
• The following applies to M1037 and M1042 vehicles only.
a. Removal of S250 Rear Suspension Tiedown Kit.
(1) Using wrench provided, turn out turnbuckle assembly (1) and unhook
from suspension tiedown bracket (2) and suspension tiedown bar (7).
(2) Remove suspension tiedown bracket (2) from upper spring mount
bracket (4).
(3) Remove suspension tiedown bar (7) from lower control arm (5).
b. Installation of S250 Rear Suspension Tiedown Kit.
CAUTION
Ensure suspension tiedown bracket is fully seated to upper spring
mount bracket and nut. Suspension tiedown bracket could spring
free under tension, causing damage to vehicle.
(1) Install suspension tiedown bracket (2) to upper spring mount bracket (4)
with cupped end seated against upper spring mount bracket nut (3).
(2) Install suspension tiedown bar (7) into lower control arm (5) and shock
mount bracket (6).
NOTE
Ensure turnbuckle assembly eye and hook have an equal amount of
threads inside the turnbuckle.
(3) Grease threads on turnbuckle assembly (1) and hook turnbuckle
assembly (1) to suspension tiedown bar (7) and suspension tiedown bracket (2).
(4) With wrench provided, tighten until turnbuckle assembly (1) is
completely turned in.
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