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TM 9-2320-356-BD
Personnel/Time Required:
o 2 soldiers
o 1 to 2 hours
Materials/Tools:
o Arc welder
o Acetylene and oxygen
o C-clamp
o Disc grinder
o Jack stands or blocks
Procedural Steps:
1.
Jack up the vehicle so it can be held by the frame with jack stands and blocks.
2.
Jack the axle housing directly under the broken spring just enough to support
the weight of the axle housing.
3.
Remove entire spring assembly and disassemble it.
4.
Weld the broken leaf springs with l/4-inch passes. A11ow each pass to cool.
Keep alternating the welding process until
all broken springs are welded.
5.
Grind welds so the springs mate,
and assemble the spring assembly.
6.
Install spring assembly in the vehicle.
7.
Record the BDAR action taken.
When the mission is completed, as soon as
practicable, repair using standard maintenance procedures.
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