Product Details | DIRECT ACTION SHOCK ABSORBER

2540-01-157-8962 A damper, either frictional or hydraulic, designed to dampen the shock of suddenly applied force and/or to control spring rebound and oscillation, usually attached to the vehicle frame, body or hull and connected to an axle, spring, spring support web or pad or between suspension arms of track-laying vehicles. See also MOUNT, RESILIENT and SHOCK ABSORBER, LEVER ACTION.

Part Alternates: 011578962

Vehicular Equipment Components | Vehicular Cab, Body, and Frame Structural Components

Supply Group (FSG) NSN Assign. NIIN
25 13 JUL 1983 01-157-8962

Cross Reference | NSN 2540-01-157-8962

Part Number Cage Code Manufacturer
10501223 56161 GENERAL DYNAMICS LAND SYSTEMS - CANADA CORPORATION
10501223-PT 56161 GENERAL DYNAMICS LAND SYSTEMS - CANADA CORPORATION
545038 37492 ARVIN RIDE CONTROL PRODUCTS INC
695151-51B 37492 ARVIN RIDE CONTROL PRODUCTS INC

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Technical Data | NSN 2540-01-157-8962

Characteristic Specifications
OPERATION METHOD HYDRAULIC
CYLINDER END NOMINAL THICKNESS 67.0 MILLIMETERS
CYLINDER END CONNECTION STYLE BEARING
CYLINDER END NOMINAL INSIDE DIAMETER 25.0 MILLIMETERS
PISTON END NOMINAL INSIDE DIAMETER 62.5 MILLIMETERS
PISTON END NOMINAL THICKNESS 36.5 MILLIMETERS
PISTON END CONNECTION STYLE RING
PROTECTIVE SHIELD TYPE DUST

Restrictions/Controls & Freight Information | NSN 2540-01-157-8962

Category Code Description
Shelf-Life Code:0Nondeteriorative
Hazardous Material Indicator CodeNThere is no data in the HMIS and the NSN is in an FSC not generally suspected of containing hazardous materials
Demilitarization Code:ANon-Munitions List Item/ Non-Strategic List Item - Demilitarization not required.
Controlled Inventory Item Code:UUNCLASSIFIED
Precious Metals Indicator Code:AItem does not contain precious metal
Criticality Code:X The item does not have a nuclear hardened feature or any other critical feature such as tolerance, fit restriction or application.
Automatic Data Processing Equipment:0Represents items with no ADP components. NOTE: Codes 1 through 6 are only to be used when the item is Automatic Data Processing Equipment (ADPE) in its entirety and is limited to the type meeting only one of the definitions for codes 1 through 6. (See code 9)
Category Code Description
NMF Description 019500 AUTO SHOCK ABSORBERS R PARTS
Less than car load rating
Less than truck load rating Q 70.0
Water commodity Code 585 unknown
Originating Activity Code AZ U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments
Command
Warren, MI 48397-5000
Air Dimension Code A Shipment is not a consolidation and does not exceed 72 inches in any dimension.
Air Commodity V Vehicles, machinery, shop and warehouse equipment and supplies, including special tools and equipment, ground servicing and special purpose vehicles, marine equipment and supplies, repair and maintenance parts for the above.
Air Special Handling Z No special handling required.
Special Handling Code 9 unknonwn
HAZMAT
Type of Cargo Z No special type of cargo code applicable

Management | NSN 2540-01-157-8962

Category Code Description
Cognizance Codes9CNavy-owned stocks of defense construction material
Naval Inventory Control Point, Mechanicsburg
Source of SupplySMSDefense Logistics Agency
Enterprise Business Systems
AgencyDNDepartment of the Navy
Service OrganizationNU.S. Navy
Acquisition Advice CodesVTERMINAL ITEM # Identifies items in stock, but future procurement is not authorized. Requisitions may continue to be submitted until stocks are exhausted. Preferred item National Stock Number is normally provided by application of the phrase: When Exhausted Use (NSN). Requisitions will be submitted in accordance with IMM/Service requisitioning procedures as applicable.
Controlled Item CodeUUNCLASSIFIED
Shelf Life Code0Nondeteriorative