Figure 4-38. Trailer suspension system and wheel chocks, removal and installation(sheet 2 of 2).
4-53. Spring Bumpers
b. Inspection and Repair.
a. Removal. Remove the spring bumper as illus-
(1) Inspect shock absorbers for proper operation
trated in figure 4-38.
or damage.
b. Installation. Install the spring bumpers as il-
(2) Replace a defective shock absorber.
lustrated in figure 4-38.
c. Installation. Install the shock absorbers as il-
lustrated in figure 4-38.
4-54. Wheel Chocks
4-52. Springs and Spring Hangers
a. Removal. Remove the wheel chocks as illustrated
in figure 4-38.
a. Removal. Remove the shock absorbers, springs
b. Installation. Install the wheel chocks as illus-
and spring hangers as illustrated in figure 4-38.
trated in figure 4-38.
b. Inspection and Repair.
(1) Clean springs and check each leaf for cracks
4-55. Fenders
or breaks.
a. Removal.
(2) Inspect spring hangers for cracks, breaks, or
(1) Remove the clearance lights (para 4-13).
other damage.
(2) Remove the wheel chocks (para 4-51).
(3) Repair by replacement of all defective parts.
(3) Remove the fender as illustrated in figure
c. Installation. Install the springs, spring hangers
4-39.
and shock absorbers as illustrated in figure 4-38.
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