TM 10-4610-239-24
TM 08580B-24/3
DISASSEMBLY.
WARNING
The spring assembly is heavy. Two people are needed to lift it to prevent
personal injury or damage to the equipment.
a.
Place spring assembly (1) on workbench.
b.
Remove two nuts (2), two bolts (3), two spacer tubes (4), and two angle bars (5).
c.
Remove nut (6) and bolt (7).
CLEANING.
WARNING
Drycleaning solvent AA 711 TYPE I & II is highly toxic and can ignite
organic materials, nitrates, carbides, and chlorates. Wear eye, skin, and
respiratory protection. Use in a well-ventilated area.
a.
Clean all parts with a wire brush.
b.
Soak all parts in drycleaning solvent and let air dry.
INSPECTION.
a.
Inspect spring assembly for distortion, damage such as cracks, thread damage (bolts/nuts),
excessive rust, and missing parts. Replace as required.
b.
Ensure that all fitting assembly holes are not elongated or oversize. Replace as required.
c.
Inspect for broken spring bars. Replace as required.
ASSEMBLY.
NOTE
Clean all spring assembly parts thoroughly and coat with light oil.
a.
Position all spring bars in place so that center holes align.
b.
Install bolt (7) and nut (6).
c.
Install two angle bars (5) with rivet pin keyed to hole in second spring bar from top.
d.
Install two spacer tubes (4), two bolts (3), and two nuts (2).
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