TM 9-2320-387-24-l
6-28. SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT (Cont’d)
3. Remove
two capscrews (101, lockwashers (91, and washers (81 from bracket (11) and lower control
arm (6).
Discard lockwashers (9).
NOTE
Note position of pin for installation.
4.
Remove locknut (5), pin (2), and washer (3) from shock absorber (1) and spring seat (41. Discard
locknut (5).
5.
Compress shock absorber (1) and remove shock absorber (1) and bracket (11).
NOTE
Note alignment of shock absorber and bracket for installation.
6.
Position shock absorber (1) in vise, and remove locknut (71, pin (131, washer (121, and bracket (11)
from shock absorber (1). Discard locknut (71.
1 b. Installation
1
NOTE
l It may be necessary to spread spring seat to allow installation of
shock absorber.
l Shock absorbers are marked FRONT or REAR to aid
identification.
1.
Position shock absorber (1) in vise, and install bracket (11) on shock absorber (1) with washer (121,
pin (13), and locknut (7). Tighten locknut (7) to 300 lb-f% (407 N-m).
CAUTION
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 (31, pin (2), and locknut (5). Tighten locknut (5) to 300 lb-f? (407 Nom).
4.
Install bracket (11) on lower control arm (6) with two washers (81, lockwashers (9), and
capscrews (10). Tighten capscrews (10) to 178 lb-ft (241 N-ml.
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