SPRINGS AND SPRING SEATS MAINTENANCE

TM 9-2320-285-24-2

3-34. SPRINGS AND SPRING SEATS MAINTENANCE

This task covers:

a. Removal

c. Inspection

b. Cleaning

d. Installation

INITIAL SETUP

Tools

References

No. 1 Common Organizational Maintenance

LO 9-2320-285-12

Tool Kit

(M878A1 Lubrication Order)

Safety glasses

Combination wrench set

Equipment Condition

Adjustable open end wrench

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Condition Description

Grease gun

Arbor press

Parked on level surface;

Jack

parking brake applied; engine

Soft hammer

off.

Rear wheels blocked.

Materials/Parts

Front of tractor supported.

Cleaning solvent

Item 1, Appendix C3-18

Front axle removed.

Clean cloths

Item 2, Appendix C

Grease

Item 3, Appendix C

Personnel Required

Two Automotive Repairers MOS 63H

STEP

LOCATION

ITEM

ACTION

REMARKS

REMOVAL

WARNING

Never crawl under equipment when performing maintenance unless equipment is blocked securely. Keep

clear of equipment when it is raised or lowered. Do not allow heavy components to swing while

suspended by lifting device. Exercise extreme caution when working near a cable or chain under tension.

Death or severe injury may result if personnel fail to observe this safety precaution. If you are hurt by a

falling object or chain or cable under tension, seek medical aid immediately.

Right

a. Spring (7)

Support

With jack

spring (7),

b. Locknut (1) and

Remove

front

washer (2)

c. Spring pin

Remove

Tap out with soft hammer

assembly (3)

d. Spring (7)

Lower to

With jack; then remove jack

front

ground

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