TM 5-2420-224-20-2
FRONT AXLE TORSION BAR REPLACEMENT (CONT)
R E M O V A L
1.
RAISE FRONT of vehicle SUFFICIENTLY to relieve tension from torsion bar (1).
2.
REMOVE SCREW (2) and lock nut (3). DISCARD lock NUT.
3.
REMOVE two screws (4) and PLATE (5).
4.
REPEAT STEPS 2 and 3 for other side of vehicle.
5.
REMOVE front axle torsion BAR (1).
6.
IF DAMAGED, REMOVE BEARING (6) and CARRIER (7) from each side of vehicle.
I N S T A L L A T I ON
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
IF REMOVED, INSTALL new CARRIER (7) and new BEARING (6) on each side of vehicle.
INSTALL
INSTALL
INSTALL
REPEAT
front axle torsion BAR (1).
PLATE (5) and two screws (4).
SCREW (2) and new lock nut (3). TIGHTEN SCREW to 199 Ib-ft (270 N•m).
STEPS 3 and 4 for other side of vehicle.
LOWER VEHICLE.
NOTE
Follow-on Maintenance:
Lower cab (page 4-418).
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