TM 9-2350-256-20
CHAPTER 8
MAINTENANCE OF SUSPENSION SYSTEM
CHAPTER OVERVIEW
This chapter describes how to remove, disassemble, clean, inspect, assemble, and install the suspension system
components.
This chapter consists of the following sections:
Page
Section I:
Wheels and Tracks .........................................................8-1
Section II:
Springs and Shock Absorbers ........................................8-36
SECTION I: WHEELS AND TRACKS
Para.
Task
Page
8-1
Replace Roadwheels ...........................................................................................................................8-1
8-2
Replace Torsion Bar and Torsion Bar Anchors.....................................................................................8-3
8-3
Replace Roadwheel Arm Assembly ....................................................................................................8-6
8-4
Replace/Service Roadwheel Hub Assembly.........................................................................................8-9
8-5
Replace Roadwheel Support Housing ..................................................................................................8-13
8-6
Replace/Repair/Service Track Support Roller, Bracket, and Wheel .....................................................8-14
8-7
Replace/Repair/Service Left Front Track Support Roller, Bracket, and Wheel ....................................8-19
8-8
Replace Compensating Idler Arm Assembly Wheels, Hub Assembly, Links, and Link Bearings ..........8-25
8-9
Replace/Service Compensating Idler and Arm Assembly.....................................................................8-28
8-10
Replace Final Drive Sprocket and Hub ................................................................................................8-32
8-1 REPLACE ROADWHEELS
THIS TASK COVERS
a. Removal
b. Installation
INITIAL SET-UP
Tools:
Reference:
• Tool kit, general mechanic's (Appendix C,
TM 9-2350-256-10
item 53)
• Lifters (Appendix C, item 26)
Equipment Condition:
• Wrench, torque, 0-600 pound-feet (lb-ft) (0-813
Track tension loosened (refer to TM 9-2350-256-10)
newton-meters [N-m] ) (Appendix C, item 63)
• Multiplier, torque wrench (Appendix C, item 27)
• Socket set (Appendix C, item 48)
8-1
