LEAF SPRINGS -706880917

TM 5-4210-233-14&P-1

5-41. LEAF SPRINGS

This task covers:

a. Removal

c. Follow-on Maintenance

b. Installation

TOOLS REQUIRED:

EQUIPMENT CONDITION

Tool Kit, General Mechanics, Automotive

Main Engine Shutdown (see para 2-12.)

(Appendix B, Section III, Item 1)

APU Shutdown (see para 2-16)

Batteries Disconnected (see para 4-114.)

Truck Wheels Removed (see para 4-143.)

a. Removal.

(1)

Place chocks beneath the rear wheels to prevent truck from moving.

(2)

Raise front end of truck with suitable jacks. Raise truck far enough to ease load on suspension

springs.

(3)

Support truck with suitable blocking to safely allow work to be accomplished.

(4)

Support axle on jack.

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