Torque Rod Replacement

TM 9-2320-363-34-1 · Chapter 9 — Suspension Maintenance

This task covers: a. Removal b. Cleaning c. Inspection d. Installation

Tools and Special Equipment:                        Equipment Condition:
Shop Equipment, SC 4910-95-CL-A31                   Reference              Condition Description
Tool Kit, SC 5180-90-CL-N05
                                                    TM 9-2320-363-20       Vehicle Blocked
References:
TM 9-2320-363-20

          ALL EXCEPT M915A2

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Illustration from TM 9-2320-363-34-1 (PDF page 627)

NOTE Steps 1 thru 3 are the same for all vehicles.

1. USING SUITABLE JACK STANDS, SUPPORT INPUT YOKE (1) OF FORWARD-REAR AXLE (2) AND INPUT YOKE (3) OF REAR AXLE (4).

NOTE Tag spacer washers prior to removal to aid in installation.

2. REMOVE TWO NUTS (5). TWO WASHERS (6), TWO SCREWS (7), TWO WASHERS (8), AND TWO SPACER WASHERS (9) FROM FORWARD-REAR AXLE (2).

3. REPEAT STEP 2 TO DISCONNECT TORQUE ROD FROM REAR AXLE (4).

NOTE Perform step 4 for M915A2. Perform step 5 for all except M915A2.

4. REMOVE TWO NUTS (10), TWO WASHERS (11), TWO SCREWS (12), TWO WASHERS (13), TWO TORQUE RODS (14), AND TWO MOUNTING BRACKETS (15) FROM FRAME (16).

5. REMOVE THREE NUTS (17), THREE WASHERS (18), THREE SCREWS (19), THREE WASHERS (20), TWO TORQUE RODS (21), AND TWO MOUNTING BRACKETS (22) FROM FRAME (23).

Use general cleaning methods to clean all parts (page 2-30).

Inspect all pans for wear or damage.

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NOTE Perform step 1 for all except M915A2. Perform step 2 for M915A2.

1. INSTALL TWO MOUNTING BRACKETS (1), TWO TORQUE RODS (2), THREE WASHERS (3), THREE SCREWS (4), THREE WASHERS (5), AND THREE NUTS (6) ON FRAME (7).

2. INSTALL TWO MOUNTING BRACKETS (8), TWO TORQUE RODS (9), TWO WASHERS (10), TWO SCREWS (11), TWO WASHERS (12), AND TWO NUTS (13) ON FRAME (14).

NOTE Steps 3 thru 5 are the same for all vehicles.

3. INSTALL TWO SPACER WASHERS (15), TWO WASHERS (16), TWO SCREWS (17), TWO WASHERS (18), AND TWO NUTS (19) IN FORWARD-REAR AXLE (20).

4. REPEAT STEP 3 TO CONNECT TORQUE ROD TO REAR AXLE (21)

5. REMOVE JACKSTANDS FROM UNDER INPUT YOKE (22) OF REAR AXLE (21) AND FROM UNDER INPUT YOKE (23) OF FORWARD-REAR AXLE (20).

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