CHAPTER 8: MAINTENANCE OF SUSPENSION SYSTEM
TM 9-2350-256-20
SECTION II: SPRINGS AND SHOCK ABSORBERS
Para.
Task
Page
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Replace/Repair Bumper Springs and Brackets ..............................................................................
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Replace Shock Absorbers ........................... .................................................................................
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8-11 REPLACE/REPAIR BUMPER SPRINGS AND BRACKETS
THIS TASK COVERS
a. Removal
b. Disassembly
c. Assembly
d. Installation
INITIAL SET-UP
Tools:
Tools-Continued:
Tool kit, general mechanic's (Appendix C,
Wrench, torque, 0-00 lb-ft (0-813 Nm)
item 53)
(Appendix C, item 63)
Multiplier, torque (Appendix C, item 27)
Socket set (Appendix C, item 48)
Parts:
Wrench, torque, 0-175 lb-ft (0-237 Nm)
Lockwashers (8) (Appendix G, item 136)
(Appendix C, item 61)
Lockwashers (20) (Appendix G, item 147)
NOTE
Left and right bumpers are removed and installed in the same manner.
a. REMOVAL
WARNING
Bumper mounting is heavy. If bumper mounting bracket is dropped, it may cause serious injury.
Remove bumper mounting bracket (1) by removing five
bolts (2) and five lockwashers (3).
b. DISASSEMBLY
Remove two bumper springs (4), two bumper spring
bolts (5), two lockwashers (6), and two flat washers (7).
c. ASSEMBLY
Install two bumper springs (4), and position two flat
washers (7), two new lockwashers (6), and two spring
bolts (5). Aline bumper springs to ensure maximum
contact between bumper spring tappet and arm
assembly. When alinement is complete, torque spring
bolts to 150-170 lb-ft (203-230 Nm).
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