SECTION II: SPRINGS AND SHOCK ABSORBERS
TM 9-2350-256-20
d. INSTALLATION
WARNING
Bumper mounting bracket is heavy. If
bumper mounting bracket is dropped, it
may cause serious injury.
Install bumper mounting bracket (1) with five bolts (2)
and five new lockwashers (3). Torque bolts to 350-400
lb-ft (475-542 Nm).
8-12 REPLACE SHOCK ABSORBERS
THIS TASK COVERS
a. Removal
b. Installation
INITIAL SET-UP
Tools:
Tools-Continued:
Tool kit, general mechanic's (Appendix C,
Wrench, torque 0-600 lb-ft (0-813 N-m)
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 Nom)
Lockwashers (24) (Appendix G, item 145)
(Appendix C, item 61)
Lockwashers (24) (Appendix G, item 146)
Pins, cotter (12) (Appendix G, item 222)
a. REMOVAL
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
Remove top of shock absorber (1) by removing
cotter pin (2) and straight pin (3) from upper bracket
(4).
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