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 TM 9-2320-361-24-1
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FRONT SPRING MAINTENANCE (Contd)
CLEANING AND INSPECTION
WARNING
Skysol 100 solvent is combustible; DO NOT use or store near
heat, sparks, flame, or other ignition sources. Use mechanical
ventilation whenever product is used in a confined space,
heated above ambient temperatures, or agitated. Keep
container sealed when not in use.
Contact with Skysol 100 may cause skin irritation. Use
chemical-resistant gloves. In case of skin contact, remove any
contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly with soap and
water. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Eye contact
may cause irritation, tearing, or blurring of vision. Use face
shield or goggles when eye contact may occur. In case of eye
contact, flush eyes with large amounts of water for at least 15
minutes or until irritation subsides. Inhalation may cause
irritation to upper respiratory passages. DO NOT have food or
drink in the vicinity. Failure to comply may result in injury to
personnel.
1.
Clean all parts with Skysol 100. Use wire brush to remove rust and corrosion. Dry with clean rag.
2.
Inspect two bushings (6) and (10) for looseness and free play. Replace bushings (6) and (10) if
damaged.
NOTE
Only the two leaves of the spring can be replaced. Damaged
plates require replacement of whole spring.
3.
Inspect plates (14) through (21) for breaks or cracks. Replace entire spring (11) if any plates (14)
through (21) are broken or cracked.
4.
Inspect long leaf clips (4), short leaf clips (2), and spacers (7) for cracks or breaks. Replace leaf
clips (4) and (2) and spacers (7) if cracked or broken.
ASSEMBLY
1.
Install two long leaf clips (2) on plate (18) with two new rivets (23).
2.
Install two short leaf clips (4) on plate (15) with two new rivets (22).
3.
Apply graphite grease between all plates and leaves (11) while assembling.
4.
Assemble leaf (12) in leaf (13) before placing over new center bolt (1).
5.
Assemble plates (21) through (14) and leaves (12) and (13) on new center bolt (1) on a flat surface.
WARNING
When assembling plates and leaves with C-clamp, the plates
and leaves will be under tension. Use care not to disturb the
assembly until center bolt and nut are tightened. Failure to
comply may result in injury to personnel
6.
Install C-clamp over leaves (12) and (13) and plates (14) through (21). Ensure there is clearance
for center bolt (1) and nut (9), and C-clamp is squared and vertically centered across spring plate
assembly (11).
7.
Tighten C-clamp and install new nut (9) on new center bolt (1). Remove C-clamp and peen end of
center bolt (6) to nut (9).
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