TM 9-2320-272-24-1
3-170. UPPER AND LOWER TORQUE ROD MAINTENANCE (Contd)
NOTE
Ball and bushing must be pressed in on chamber side only.
Using arbor press, press balls and bushings (1) into torque rod (2) at chamber side (3).
1.
Position upper spring bracket (8) over upper spring bracket dowel (9).
NOTE
Perform step 2 for all models except M936/A1/A2 model vehicles.
Raise rear axle (10) until 6 in. (15.24 cm) is obtained between bottom of frame rail (7) and top of
2.
spring bracket (8).
NOTE
Perform step 3 for M936/A1/A2 model vehicles only.
Raise rear axle (10) until 7-1/4 in. (18.4 cm) is obtained between bottom of frame rail (7) and top of
3.
spring bracket (8).
4.
slotted nut (12). Finger-tighten slotted nut (12).
5.
position torque rod ball shaft (4) in spring bracket (8).
NOTE
Ensure upper torque rod bracket is seated over dowel pin and ball
shaft is in spring seat bracket before alignment is made.
Scribe an alignment mark from upper torque rod bracket (6) to torque rod (5).
6.
Remove upper torque rod (5) and upper torque rod bracket (6) from rear axle (10) and spring
7.
bracket (8).
8.
Place upper torque rod bracket (6) in vise with alignment marks aligned.
9.
Tighten slotted nut (12) 350-400 lb-ft (475-542 Nm) and install new cotter pin (13).
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