Specifications

TM 9-2330-384-14&P

4-57. EQUALIZER AND EQUALIZER BUSHING REPLACEMENT.

THIS TASK COVERS

Removal

Installation

INITIAL SETUP

Equipment Conditions:

Ref Conditions

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Front or rear spring removed (if

replacing equalizer).

Tools:

Materials/Parts:

One rebound bolt

Two bushings

Two locknuts

Detergent

(Item 9, Appendix E)

Tool kit, general mechanic’s

Floor jack

Jackstand

Torque multiplier

Torque wrench

a. REMOVAL

(1)

If spring (11) has not been removed, place floor jack under rear axle in front of brake cham-

ber and raise end of axle. Support end of axle with jackstand. Remove both tires (see para-

graph 4-45).

(2)

If spring (11) has not been removed, use a floor jack to raise frame at bumper until spring is

clear of hangers (3).

(3)

If front spring (11) is installed and if equalizer (2) is being replaced, remove locknut (10) and

rebound bolt (1) at equalizer. Discard locknut and rebound bolt.

(4)

Remove locknut (9), thick washer (4), bolt (5), and thin washer (6). Discard locknut.

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