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TM 9-2330-272-14
4-54. TORQUE ROD REPLACEMENT.
This Task Covers:
a.
Removal
b. Cleaning and Inspection
Initial Setup:
Equipment Conditions:
l Spring removed (upper torque rod replacement only)
(para 4-52).
Tools/Test Equipment:
l General mechanics tool kit
l Common no. 1 shop set
c.
Installation
Materials/Parts:
l Scrub brush (Item 3, Appendix E)
l Dry cleaning solvent (Item 16, Appendix E)
l Two cotter pins
NOTE
l Upper and lower torque rods are replaced the same way. Upper torque rod is
illustrated.
l Ball assemblies are mounted in rubber and can be moved out of normal alinement for
removal.
1.
Remove two cotter pins (2) and slotted nuts (1) from torque rod (5). Discard cotter pins.
2.
Tap threaded end of ball assembly (4) with a soft hammer to loosen torque rod (5) from axle bracket (3).
3.
Remove torque rod (5) from mounting bracket (7).
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