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a. Inspection.
(1)
Visually inspect check straps for wear,
damage, and contamination.
(2)
Jack vehicle and place jack stands
NOTE
The front and rear check straps are different
lengths.
(3)
Ensure check straps are fully extended and
measure distance between centers of check
strap bolt holes. Check straps must not
exceed 28 in. (715 mm) in the front and
25 in. (625 mm) in the rear.
b. Removal.
(1)
If removing rear check strap, jack vehicle and place safety stands (Para 2-21).
(2)
If removing rear check strap, remove wheel and tire (TM 5-2420-230-10).
(3)
Remove shock absorber upper mounting bolt, washer, self-locking nut, and check strap fitting. Replace bolt and
discard self-locking nut.
(4)
Remove check strap lower mounting bolt, washer, self-locking nut, and check strap fitting. Replace bolt and
discard self-locking nut.
c. Installation.
Installation of the check straps is a reversal of the removal procedure with attention given to the following points:
(1)
Ensure correct length check strap is installed to appropriate axle.
(2)
Tighten shock absorber mounting bolts to 98 lbf/ft (133 Nm).
(3)
Ensure wheel nuts are tightened (TM 5-2420-230-10).
d. Follow-On Maintenance.
(1)
Lower vehicle (Para 2-21).
(2)
Remove "Do Not Operate" tag from ignition switch (TM 5-2420-230-10).
END OF TASK
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