TM 5-4310-452-14
Section VII. SUSPENSION MAINTENANCE
5-25. LEAF SPRINGS AND HANGERS REPLACEMENT.
This Task Covers:
a. Removal
b. Installation
Initial Setup:
Equipment Conditions:
Materials/Parts:
• Axle assembly removed (see paragraph 5-23).
• One cotter pin
• Two self-locking nuts
Tools/Test Equipment:
• General mechanic's tool kit
a.
REMOVAL
NOTE
• Use this task to replace either the left or right leaf springs and hanger. Left side is shown.
• Front hangers are not interchangeable, others are.
• For ease of removal, begin by removing screw holding looped end of leaf spring.
1.
Remove 2 screws (23) and self-locking nuts (19) from suspension equalizer (20) and hanger (22). Discard self-
locking nuts.
2.
Remove 2 bolts (11) and nuts (15) from leaf springs (18), suspension equalizer (20), and hanger (22).
3.
Remove leaf springs (18).
4.
Remove cotter pin (7), castle nut (6), washer (5), capscrew (3), and suspension equalizer (20) from hanger (2).
Discard cotter pin.
5.
Remove grease fitting (2) and fitting cover (1) from capscrew (3).
6.
Remove 6 capscrews (24), washers (25), nuts (21), and 3 bevel washers (13) from hangers (4, 14, and 22).
7.
Remove 6 capscrews (17), washers (16), bevel washers (13), and nuts (12) from hangers (4, 14, and 22). Remove
hangers and 3 spacers (26) from frame.
8.
Remove 4 screws (8), 2 axle bumper pads (9), and spacers (10) from frame.
b.
INSTALLATION
1.
Install 2 axle bumper pads (9) and spacers (10) on frame with 4 screws (8).
2.
Position hangers (4, 14, and 22) and 3 spacers (26) on frame. Install 6 capscrews (24), washers (25), and nuts (21).
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