TORQUE ROD REPLACEMENT

TM 9-2320-303-24-2

TORQUE ROD REPLACEMENT

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THIS WORK PACKAGE COVERS

Removal, Installation

INITIAL SETUP

Maintenance Level

Tools and Special Tools - Continued

Direct Support

Shop equipment, automotive (Item 81, WP 0313

Tools and Special Tools

Equipment Condition

Tool kit, general mechanic's (Item 102, WP 0313

Vehicle blocked (TM 9-2320-303-10)

NOTE

Using suitable jackstands, support the input yoke of forward-rear axle and input yoke of rear axle to prevent

rotation of axles as torque rods are replaced.

REMOVAL

NOTE

In steps 1 and 2, mark spacer washers before removal to aid in installation.

Remove two nuts (1), washers (2), screws (6), washers (5), and spacer washers (4) to disconnect torque rod (7)

from rear axle (3).

Remove two nuts (14), washers (13), screws (9), washers (10), and spacer washers (11) to disconnect torque rod

(15) from forward-rear axle (12).

Remove two nuts (16), washers (17), screws (21), washers (20), torque rods (7 and 15), and mounting brackets (18

and 19) from frame crossmember (8).