TM 5-3895-370-14&P
5-45. MAIN SPRINGS REPLACEMENT.
This task covers:
a. Removal
b. Installation
INITIAL SETUP
Tools
Materials/Parts-Continued
Tool kit, general mechanic's: automotive
Locknuts (4)
Shop equipment, automotive maintenance and
Personnel Required
repair: organizational maintenance supplemental
MOS63S, Heavy Wheel Vehicle Mechanic (2)
no. 1, less power
Equipment Condition
Shop equipment, automotive maintenance and
TM or Para
Condition Description
repair: field maintenance, supplemental no. 1,
less power
NOTE
Axle does not have to be removed to replace one
Materials/Parts
main spring.
Cotter pins (2)
Locknuts (2)
Para 5-40
Axle removed.
a.
Removal.
NOTE
If removing both main springs, go to
Step (3). Otherwise, go to Step (1).
(1)
Remove two cotter pins (1), anchor pin (2), and
shock (3) from tie plate (4). Discard cotter pins.
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