Section XXVIII. MAINTENANCE OF FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

TM 5-4210-224-14 & P

Section XXVIII. MAINTENANCE OF FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

Para.

Stabilizer Bar Replacement....................... 4-232

General................................ ..................... 4-230

Wheel Bearing Adjustment ....................... 4-234

Leaf Spring And Bushing

Wheel Hub Bolt Replacement ................... 4-235

Replacement ................................ ............ 4-238

Wheel Hub/Rotor

Shock Absorber Replacement .................. 4-231

Replacement ................................ ............ 4-233

Spindle Replacement ............................... 4-236

Steering Knuckle And Arm

Replacement ................................ ............ 4-237

4-230. GENERAL.

This section contains information on the maintenance of the front suspension assembly that are maintainable at the

Organizational level.

4-231. SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT. (Continued)

This task covers:

a. Removal

b. Installation

INITIAL SETUP:

Materials/Parts

Tools

General Mechanics Tool Kit

Shock Absorber (3187846)

Hoist

General Safety Instructions

Engine OFF

Transmission in (N) neutral.

Parking brake and micro-brakelock set.

REMOVAL

a. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.

b. Remove the nut (1), washer (2) and bolt (3)

attaching the shock absorber (4) to the frame.

c. Remove the nut (5), washer (6) and bolt (7)

attaching the shock absorber to the axle.

d. Remove shock absorber (4).

INSTALLATION

a. Install the shock absorber (4) by installing the

bolt (3), washer (2) and nut (1) to the frame and

torque to 65 ft-lbs (88 N.m).

b. Install the shock absorber bolt (7), washer (6),

and nut (5) to the axle and torque to 65 ft-lbs

(88 N m).

c. Lower the vehicle to the floor.

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