REAR AXLE LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT.

TM 9-2320-211-20-3-2

16-4. REAR AXLE LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT.

NOTE

This task is the same for the left and right rear

axle leaf spring assemblies. This task is shown

for the left rear axle leaf spring assembly.

1 1/2-inch wrench

TOOLS: 1 13/16-inch wrench (2)

3/4-inch drive socket set

1 5/16-inch wrench

Safety jack

Torque wrench, 600 pound-

feet capacity

SUPPLIES: None

PERSONNEL: Two

EQUIPMENT CONDITION: Truck parked, engine off, handbrake set.

a. Preliminary Procedures.

(1) Take off wheels next to spring to be taken off. Refer to

TM 9-2320-211-10.

(2) Raise frame to take weight from spring to be taken off and support

both rear axles with safety jacks. Refer to Part 1, para 10-3.

Removal.

FRAME 1

Using 1 13/16-inch wrench, unscrew and take off two clamp screws (1)

from rear of seat (2). Take washers (3) off screws.

Using 1 1/2-inch wrench, unscrew and take off four nuts (4). Take off

four washers (5) and two U-bolts (6).

NOTE

On trucks M543A2, saddle (7) is a stabilizer bar (8).

3. Take off saddle (7).

GO TO FRAME 2