TM 9-2330-390-14&P
Section I. FRAME MAINTENANCE
5-1.
SUSPENSION LINK REPLACEMENT
This Task Covers:
a.
Removal
b.
installation
Initial Setup:
Equipment Conditions:
l
Dolly set lowered, front and rear dollies detached
(see paragraph 2-8).
l
Hydraulic lift cylinder removed (see para-
graph 4-110).
l
Pivoting tray removed (see paragraph 4-80 or 4-81).
Tools/Test Equipment:
l
General mechanic’s tool kit (Item 30, Appendix G)
l
Torque wrench, 0-175 lb.-ft. (Item 42, Appendix G)
l
Suitable lifting device
Materials/Parts:
l
Sealing compound (Item 10, Appendix F)
l
Grease (Item 19, Appendix F)
l
Two cotter pins
l
Two locknuts
Personnel Required: Three
Use extreme caution when handling heavy parts. Lifting device is required when parts
weigh over 50 lb (23 kg) for a single person lift, over 100 lb (45 kg) for a two person
lift, and over 150 lb (68 kg) for a three or more person lift. Keep clear of heavy parts
supported only by lifting device. Failure to follow this warning may cause serious injury
or death to personnel.
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