TM 5-2420-230-24-1
SUSPENSION
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General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle Preparation and Isolation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Restore IHMEE to Operational Readiness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check Strap Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Airbag Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bump Stop Replacement.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ride Level Valve (RLV) and Linkage Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shock Absorber Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control Arm Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sway Bar Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
This section identifies components associated with the suspension system. It details routine maintenance activities and
removal and installation procedures for the following components:
Check straps
Shock absorbers
Airbags
Bump stops
Sway bar
Ride Level Valves (RLV) and linkages
Control Rods
6-2. VEHICLE PREPARATION AND ISOLATION.
Prior to performing any maintenance on the Interim High-Mobility Engineer Excavator (IHMEE), perform the following
procedure:
(1)
Ensure vehicle is positioned on level ground.
(2)
Ensure parking brake is applied (TM 5-2420-230-10).
(3)
Raise Front-End Loader (FEL), install maintenance arm, and lower FEL onto maintenance arm, as required
(4)
Shut OFF engine (TM 5-2420-230-10).
(5)
Place electrical master switch in OFF position (TM 5-2420-230-10).
(6)
Attach "Do Not Operate" tag to ignition switch (TM 5-2420-230-10).