TM 10-1670-268-20&P 0011 00
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CLEANING
1. Remove dirt, grease, and foreign material, using clean, warm water or a solution of dishwashing
compound and water. Rinse with clean water.
2. Wipe dry with clean cloth.
3. Remove burrs by filing.
4. Remove corrosion with a wire brush.
INSPECT
Inspect for wear, cracks, excessive corrosion, and deformation.
REPLACE
Replace parts that show any of the defects identified in INSPECTION above.
ASSEMBLE
(Refer to illustration on following page.)
1. Reassemble tandem link and/or suspension bracket assembly (1) as follows:
a. Install 4-bushings (5), 4-hex head bolts (4), 8-flat washers (3), and 4-self-locking nuts (2) into the
direction shown.
b. Start the bolts two or three turns by hand before tightening with wrenches.
c. Using a 5/8-inch wrench, tighten the 4-hex head bolts (4) and self-locking nuts (2).
2. Install tandem link and/or suspension bracket assembly (1) on the platform as follows:
Refer to the applicable FM for placement of the suspension bracket
assembly.
a. Position tandem link and/or suspension bracket assembly (1) in place on platform. Use punch to
align assembly (1) with matching holes in platform side rail and secure with 3-hex head bolts and
3-flat washers.
b. Start the bolts two or three turns by hand before tightening with wrenches.
c. Using a ¾-inch wrench or socket, fully tighten the side rail bolts working toward the end of the
platform.
NOTE
