TM 9-2330-383-14&P
INSTALLATION
a. Slide axle assembly (19) under frame of trailer.
b. Apply a coat of grease to hanger bolts (12 and 11) and spacer washers (18).
c. Install spacer washers (18) onto torsion bars (15).
hangers (17 and 16) from the underside. Aline holes using a drift pin or
alinement pin.
CAUTION
Stamped arrow bolt must be used on streetside.
e. Install eccentric bolt (11) into streetside hanger (16) with stamped arrow
pointing straight up. Attach clamping plate (14) and nut (13) to streetside
bolt, but do not torque at this time. Ensure clamping plate is clear of all
debris.
f. Install curbside bolt (12) into hanger (17) by screwing bolt (12) in with an
impact wrench.
g. Raise axle to frame.
h. Check curbside and streetside markings and install sway bar with two bolts
(2) and nuts (1). Torque bolts to 650-680 lb ft using torque wrench and
extender.
i. On each side, install four lockwashers (8) and bolts (7) onto air bags and
torque to 15-20 lb ft.
j. Install each shock with two bolts (5) and nuts (4) and torque to 140-150 lb
ft.
l. Rotate streetside hanger bolt (11) to aline arrow with mark on frame.
NOTE
Do not allow streetside bolt to rotate while torquing.
m. Torque streetside hanger nut (13) to 740-750 lb ft.
n. Torque curbside hanger bolt (12) to 740-750 lb ft.
o. Weld new lock rings (9 and 10) onto hanger bolts (11 and 12).
END OF TASK
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