INSTALLATION - TM-5-4210-224-14-P0436

TM 5-4210-224-14 & P

4-242. REAR SUSPENSION LEAF SPRINGS AND BUSHINGS REPLACEMENT (Continued)

b. Loosen, but do not remove, the spring-to-

shackle nut (1) and bolt (2) of the leaf spring (3)

from the rear hanger (4).

c. Remove the nut (1) and bolt (2) securing the

shackle (5) to the rear hanger (4).

d. Remove the nut (1), washer (6) and bolt (2)

securing the leaf spring (3) to the front hanger

(7).

e. Remove the nut (1) and bolt (2) securing the

shackle to the leaf spring.

f. Remove nuts (8) and washers (9) from U-bolts

(10) and remove stabilizer bar anchor (11) and

anchor plate (12).

g. Remove spring (3).

h. Remove spring bushing (13).

INSTALLATION

a. Install a new bushing (13) into the leaf spring (3)

by using a press to properly position the

bushings.

b. Install the leaf spring (3) to the rear axle by

placing the spring in position and fastening the

stabilizer bar anchor (11) and anchor plate (12)

d. Install the shackle (5) to the leaf spring (3) with

with the U-bolts (10), washers (8), nuts (9) and if

the bolts (2), washers (6) and nuts (1) making

necessary, shims (14).

sure the bolt is positioned correctly.

c. Torque the nuts (9) in a diagonal sequence 1-3-

NOTE

2-4, initially to 18 ft-lbs (25 N.m) and then a final

Do not tighten at this time.

torque to 147 ft-lbs (200 N.m).

e. Install the leaf spring (3) to the front hanger (7)

with bolt (2), washers (6), and nut (1).

NOTE

Do not tighten at this time

f. Install the leaf spring (3) to the rear hanger (4)

with bolt (2) washers (6), and nut (1) and

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