TM 9--2350--292--20--2
SHOCK ABSORBER AND MOUNTING BRACKETS REPAIR -- CONTINUED
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Assembly
1. Lubricate all bearing surfaces before installation.
2. Install bearing (12) in shock absorber (3).
3. Stake bearing (12) in three equally spaced places on both sides of shock absorber (3).
Installation
WARNING
1. Apply sealing compound to threads and under heads of screws (10).
2. Install upper bracket (7) on vehicle with four screws (10) and four new lockwashers (11). Torque screws to
145--175 lb--ft (197--237 Nm).
3. Install lower bracket (4) on vehicle hull with four screws (8) and four new lockwashers (9). Torque screws to
300--340 lb--ft (407--461 Nm).
NOTE
Shock absorber bracket pins are to be installed from the
road wheel side so that flats on head of bracket pins are
secured in slot on clevis.
4. Install top of shock absorber (3) to upper bracket (7) with headed pin (6) and new cotter pin (5).
5. Install bottom of shock absorber (3) to lower bracket (4) with headed pin (2) and new cotter pin (1).
5
6
7
11
10
2
1
4
8
9
12
3
Figure 197
NOTE
FOLLOW--ON MAINTENANCE:
Close left or right armor skirt panel
(TM 9--2350--292--10)
END OF TASK
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