SUSPENSION HANGER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT (REAR).

TM 9-2330-385-14

5-20. SUSPENSION HANGER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT (REAR).

This task covers:

a. Removal

b. Installation

c. Follow-On Maintenance

INITIAL SETUP

Tools and Special Tools

Materials/Parts

Tool Kit, General Mechanic's

Locknut (16) (Item 45, Appendix I)

Screw (16) (Item 75, Appendix I)

Jack (Item 22, Appendix J)

Washer (16) (Item 91, Appendix I)

Jackstand (2) (Item 24, Appendix J)

Personnel Required

Socket Set, 3/4 in. (Item 39, Appendix J)

Two

Wrench, 1-1/2 in. (Item 57, Appendix J)

Wrench, Torque (0-600 lb-ft [0-814 N.m])

Equipment Condition

Spring assemblies removed, (Para 5-23)

Lifting Device Minimum Capacity 270 lb (123 kg)

Front wheels chocked, (Para 2-20)

Removal.

The suspension hanger assembly weighs 270 lbs (122 kg). Attach a suitable lifting device prior to

removal to prevent possible injury to personnel.

NOTE

An assistant is required for entire task.

(1)

Support trailer frame (1) on jackstands.

(2)

Remove jackstands from suspension hanger assembly (2).

(3)

Attach lifting device on suspension hanger assembly (2).

(4)

Remove sixteen locknuts (3), washers (4) and screws (5) from suspension hanger assembly (2)

and frame (1). Discard locknuts, washers and screws.