(3) Sit on front mudguard to compress cushion (lower) springs sufficiently to start on spring rod large nuts.
(4) Tighten both spring rod large nuts. Install and tighten the two spring rod (acorn‐type) lock nuts.
f. Remove and Install Lower Cushion Springs and/or Lower Buffer Springs. This operation calls for same procedure followed in removing and installing spring fork (steps b and c above).
g. Remove Complete Fork Assembly.
(1) Remove ammunition box carrier (par. [103]).
(2) Remove scabbard carrier (par. [103]).
(3) Remove front wheel (par. [125]).
(4) Remove steering damper (par. [99]).