TM 9-2320-272-24-1
3-170. UPPER AND LOWER TORQUE ROD MAINTENANCE (Contd)
1.
axle (7) and torque rod ball shaft (5) in spring seat bracket (3).
CAUTION
Ensure upper bracket is seated over dowel pin before torque rod
plate is installed. If not, dowel pin will be damaged.
2.
Install upper torque rod plate (10) and bracket (12) on axle (7) with four screws (6), new
lockwashers (8), and nuts (9). Tighten nuts (9) 280-360 lb-ft (380-488 Nm).
3.
Install upper torque rod ball shaft (5) on spring seat bracket (3) with new slotted nut (1). Tighten
slotted nut (1) 350-400 lb-ft (475-542 Nm) and install new cotter pin (2).
CAUTION
Ensure 6 in. (15.24 cm) clearance remains between top of upper
spring bracket and bottom of frame rail for all vehicles except
M936/A1/A2 model vehicles. For the M936/A1/A2 model vehicles,
this clearance is 7-1/4 in. (18.4 cm). If clearance is not proper,
torque rods will be damaged.
1.
Install lower torque rod (19) ball shaft (23) on lower torque rod bracket (20) with new slotted nut (24).
2.
Install torque rod ball shaft (18) on spring seat bracket (15) with new slotted nut (16).
3.
Tighten slotted nuts (16) and (24) to 350-400 lb-ft (475-542 Nm) and install new cotter pins (25)
and (17).
4.
Install lower torque rod bracket (20) and upper spring bracket (26) on rear axle (14) with four
screws (13), new lockwashers (21), and nuts (22). Tighten nuts (22) 280-360 lb-ft (380-488 Nm). For
M936/A1/A2 model vehicles tighten nuts (22) 320-425 (434-576 Nm).
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