TM 9-2330-247-14&P
4-29. AXLE (Con't)
ACTION
ITEM
REMARKS
LOCATION
Eight nuts (26)
Two upper pivot
6.
Using
in.
drive, unscrew and take off.
and Iockwashers
blocks (24)
(25)
Axle (8)
Two upper pivot blocks
Using hammer and chisel, unseat and take off.
7.
(24) and split
Using scribe, notchmark split bearings
(23) for installation.
bearings (23)
Two offset beams
a. With aid of an assistant, raise both offset
8.
beams (22) at the same time enough to clear
(22) and springs (20)
springs (20).
b. Slide springs (20) out from under axle (8).
Two offset beams
With aid of an assistant, lower both jacks at the
9.
(22)
same time as far as they will go.
Two lifting hooks (14)
10.
Frame (2)
a. Using hoist, lift frame (2) until offset beams
(22) clear jacks and hang free.
b. Move trestles under each rear corner of the frame
(2).
c. Move jacks under axle (8) next to frame brackets
(16).
d. Raise jacks to support weight of axle (8).
Eight screws
11.
Two lower
in.
Using
bearing blocks
(12) and
drive, unscrew and take out.
(10) and
Iockwashers (11)
upper bearing
blocks (1)
a. Take off.
Two lower bearing
12.
Axle (8)
b. Move trestles out of the way.
blocks (10)
and split
Using scribe, notchmark split bearings (9)
for installation.
bearings (9)
Axle (8)
Lower both jacks until there is minimal clearance
13.
Frame (2)
between offset beams (22) and ground.
Axle (8) and
a. With aid of an assistant, use jacks to roll axle (8)
14.
Under frame (2)
from under frame (2).
split bearings (27)
b. Place trestles under right and left rear comer of
the trailer.
c. Take split bearings (27) off axle (8).
Using scribe, notchmark split bearings (27)
for installation.
Two screws (28),
Using
in. open-end wrench,
in. socket, and
15.
Left upper bearing
ratchet handle with in. drive, unscrew and take off.
nuts (4), and
block (1) and
Iockwashers (3)
frame (2)
Two screws (7),
a. Using in. open-end wrench,
in. socket,
16.
in. drive, unscrew
nuts (5), and
and take off.
Iockwashers (6)
b. Repeat steps 15 and 16a for right side.
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