CHAPTER 8: MAINTENANCE OF SUSPENSION SYSTEM
TM 9-2350-256-20
8-12 REPLACE SHOCK ABSORBERS-Continued
WARNING
Shock absorber is heavy. If shock absorber is dropped, it may cause serious injury.
2 Remove bottom of shock absorber (1) by removing cotter pin (5) and straight pin (6) from lower bracket (7).
3
Remove upper bracket (4) by removing four screws (8) and four lockwashers (9).
4
Remove lower bracket (7) by removing four screws (10) and four lockwashers (11).
b. INSTALLATION
WARNING
Ensure track is blocked to prevent vehicle from rolling while performing suspension
maintenance. If vehicle is not blocked, it may cause serious injury or death.
1
Install lower bracket (7) with four screws (10) and four new lockwashers (11). Torque screws to 300-340 lb-ft (407-
461 Nm).
WARNING
Shock absorber is heavy. If shock absorber is dropped, it may cause serious injury.
NOTE
Ensure that slotted side of bottom of shock absorber (1) end faces toward centerline of vehicle.
2
Install upper bracket (4) with four screws (8) and four new lockwashers (9). Torque screws to 145-175 lb-ft(197-237
Nm).
3 Install bottom of shock absorber (1) on lower bracket (7) with straight pin (6) and new cotter pin (5).
4
Install top of shock absorber (1) on upper bracket (4) with straight pin (3) and new cotter pin (2).
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