TM 9-2330-247-14&P
S e c t i o n VII. AXLE MAINTENANCE
AXLE
This Task Covers:
c.
Installation
a.
Removal
b.
Cleaning, Inspection, and Repair
Initial Setup:
Materials/Parts:
Equipment Conditions:
Backing plates removed (para 4-33).
Rags (Item 11, Appendix E)
Dry cleaning solvent (Item 12, Appendix E)
Tools/Test Equipment:
Brush, paint, in.
Personnel Required: Two
Chisel, cold, hand, in.
Drift, brass, in.
Hammer, hand, ball-peen, 3 lb
Handle, ratchet, in. drive
Hoist and lifting sling, 4000 lb
Jack, dolly, hydraulic, 10 ton (two required)
Pliers, slip-joint
Rule, steel machinist's
Scribe, machinist's
Socket, in. drive, in.
Socket,
in. drive, in.
Trestle, motor vehicle, 10 ton (two required)
Wrench, open-end,
in.
Wrench, open-end, in.
Wrench, open-end, in.
Wrench, torque, 0200 Ib.-ft. range
ACTION
REMARKS
ITEM
LOCATION
REMOVAL
a. Using hoist, lift frame (2) to release weight off
Frame (2)
Two lifting
1.
trestles.
hooks (14)
b. Move trestles to middle of frame (2).
a. Place jack under each offset beam (22).
Two offset
Axle (8)
2.
b. Raise until tension is off springs (20).
beams (22)
Two cotter
Using slip-joint pliers, unbend and pull out.
Two left
3.
pins (15)
spring pins (17)
a. Using hammer and brass drift, drive out.
Two left spring
Two Ieft frame
4.
b. Repeat steps 3 and 4a for right side.
pins (17)
brackets (16)
With aid of an assistant, lower both jacks at the same
Two offset
Axle (8)
5.
time until springs (20) rest on ground.
beams (22)
