CHAPTER 8: MAINTENANCE OF SUSPENSION SYSTEMTM 9-2350-256-20SECTION II: SPRINGS AND SHOCK ABSORBERSPara.TaskPage8-11Replace/Repair Bumper Springs and Brackets ..............................................................................8-368-12Replace Shock Absorbers ........................... .................................................................................8-378-11 REPLACE/REPAIR BUMPER SPRINGS AND BRACKETSTHIS TASK COVERSa. Removalb. Disassemblyc. Assemblyd. InstallationINITIAL SET-UPTools: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)NOTELeft and right bumpers are removed and installed in the same manner.a. REMOVALWARNINGBumper mounting is heavy. If bumper mounting bracket is dropped, it may cause serious injury.Remove bumper mounting bracket (1) by removing fivebolts (2) and five lockwashers (3).b. DISASSEMBLYRemove two bumper springs (4), two bumper springbolts (5), two lockwashers (6), and two flat washers (7).c. ASSEMBLYInstall two bumper springs (4), and position two flatwashers (7), two new lockwashers (6), and two springbolts (5). Aline bumper springs to ensure maximumcontact between bumper spring tappet and armassembly. When alinement is complete, torque springbolts to 150-170 lb-ft (203-230 Nm).8-36
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