TM 5-2420-224-20-2
FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS REPLACEMENT
This task covers:
a. Removal b. Installation
INITIAL SETUP
Applicable Configuration:
HMMH
Tools and Special Equipment:
Shop Equipment, SC 4910-95-CL-A74
Tool Kit, SC 5180-90-CL-N26
Materials/Parts:
Ring, Seal (2)
Caps and Plugs
Rags
References:
TM 5-2420-224-10
LO 5-2420-224-12
Equipment Condition:
Reference
Condition Description
TM 5-2420-224-10
Suspension Lockout
System Disengaged
Appendix C, Item 7
Appendix C, Item 32
General Safety Instructions:
W A R N I N G
High pressure hydraulics [oil
under 2450 psi (16,893 kPa)]
o p e r a t e t h i s e q u i p m e n t .
N e v er
d i s c o n n e ct
any
h y d r a u l i c l i n e o r f i t t i n g
without
first
d r o p p i ng
p r e s s u r e t o z e r o . A h i gh
p r e s s u r e o i l s t r e a m c an
p i e r c e b o d y a n d c a u s e
severe injury to personnel.
Fuel and oil are slippery and
c a n c a u s e f a l l s . T o a v o id
injury, wipe up spilled fuel or
oil with rags.
1.
2.
3.
C A U T I O N
Cap or plug all ports and ends
of hoses and tubes to prevent
contamination of hydraulic oil.
Failure to do so may result in
damage to equipment.
NOTE
• Procedure is the same for both
front shock absorbers.
• Tag lines prior to disconnecting
to aid in connecting.
DISCONNECT two hydraulic HOSES (1 and
2). INSTALL CAPS or PLUGS.
REMOVE two nuts (3), two bolts (4), and
front shock ABSORBER (5).
REMOVE two BUMPERS (6).
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