TM 9-2320-280-20-2
6-31. SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT (Cont’d)
4. Remove two capscrews (10), lockwashers (9), and washers (8) from bracket (11) and lower control
arm (6). Discard lockwashers (9).
5. Remove locknut (5), pin (2), and washer (3) from shock absorber (1) and spring seat (4). Note
position of pin (2) for installation. Discard locknut (5).
6. Compress shock absorber (1) and remove shock absorber (1) and bracket (11).
N O TE
Note alignment of shock absorber and bracket for installation reference.
7. Position shock absorber (1) in vice, and remove locknut (7), pin (13), washer (12), and bracket (11)
from shock absorber (1). Discard locknut (7).
b. Installation
N O TE
It may be necessary to spread spring seat to allow installation of
shock absorber.
Shock absorbers are marked “FRONT” or “REAR” to aid
identification.
1.
Position shock absorber (1) in vice, and install bracket (11) to shock absorber (1), with washer (12),
pin (13), and locknut (7). Tighten locknut (7) to 300 lb-ft (407 Nom).
C A U T I O N
Do not pry or use sharp tools on shock absorber position rod. A
damaged rod will cause shock failure.
2. Install shock absorber (1) and bracket (11) through lower control arm (6).
3. Extend shock absorber (1) and install piston rod end of shock absorber (1) on spring seat (4) with
washer (3), pin (2), and locknut (5). Tighten locknut (5) to 300 lb-ft (407 Nom).
4. Install bracket (11) to lower control arm (6) with two washers (8), lockwashers (9), and
capscrews (10). Tighten capscrews (10) to 178 lb-ft (241 N.m).
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