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(9) Connect air brake chamber air hoses.
( 1 1 ) Remove axle and frame supports.
Rear Axle Installation.
d.
( 2 ) There is one prewelded adjustment plate and one that is not welded on each
s i d e o f t h e a x l e . A f t e r alignment is complete, weld the unwelded
a d j u s t m e n t p l a t e s . W e l d s are per Class 2, MIL-STD-1261.
NOTE
If the old axle is being reinstalled, alignment is not
r e q u i r e d . Plates are already welded to the axle.
(3) Install wheels, t i r e s ,
slack adjusters and air brake chambers (see Chapter
4).
(4) Install axle from rear of the semitrailer.
(5) On both sides of axle, align raised surface of adjustment plate (1, figure
5-3) with recessed area on the underside of spring assembly (2).
(6) Install spring cap (7, figure 5-1) on each side of axle.
(7) Install two u-bolts (6), four washers (5) and nuts (4). Torque to 730 l b
Repeat for other side of axle.
f t (990 Nm).
( 8 ) I n s t a l l f o u r b o l t s ( 3 ) , w a s h e r s ( 2 ) a n d n u t s ( 1 ) . T o r q u e t o 3 0 0 l b f t (408
Repeat for other side of axle.
Nm).
NOTE
Inspect flange on spring seat cap to determine if
I t may be necessary to grind
socket will fit on bolt.
only enough flange so socket will fit over the head of
the bolt properly.
(9) Connect air brake chamber air hoses.
( 1 1 ) Remove axle and frame supports.
5-5. AXLE REPAIR
Repair of the axle is limited to chasing spindle threads.