TM 9-2330-247-14&P
AXLE (Con't)
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ACTION
REMARKS
LOCATION
ITEM
Two upper
17.
Frame (2)
Using hammer and chisel, unseat and and take off.
bearing blocks
(1)
CLEANING, INSPECTION, AND REPAIR
NOTE
inspection, and repair instructions.
a, Using
in. open-end wrench, unscrew and
Lube fitting (13)
18.
Lower bearing
take off.
block (10)
b. Using
in. open-end wrench, screw in new
lube fitting (13) and tighten.
Inside diameter
19.
Four split
a. Measure inside diameter of split bearings (9 and
bearings
27) using machinist's rule.
b. Maximm inside diameter is
in. (13 cm)
(9) and (27)
INSTALLATION
Two upper
Frame (2)
Place in position.
20.
bearing
blocks (1)
Four screws (28),
21.
Two upper
Screw on and tighten using in. open-end wrench,
in. socket, and ratchet-handle with
in. drive.
Iockwashers (3),
bearing blocks
(1) and frame
Torque to 60-70 Ib.-ft. (81-95 Nm) using torque
and nuts (4)
(2)
wrench.
Four screws (7),
22.
Screw on and tighten using 1% in. open-end
Iockwashers (6),
wrench, in. socket, and ratchet handle with
and nuts (5)
in. drive. Torque to 180-190 Ib.-ft. (244-258 Nm)
using torque wrench.
a. Noting notchmarks, roll into place in lower
Axle (8)
23.
bearing blocks (10) and upper bearing blocks
(9 and 27)
(1).
b. Move trestles out of the way.
CAUTION
Ensure that axle IS free of blocking and on jacks before
moving.
a. With aid of an assistant, use jacks to roll axle (8)
Axle (8)
Frame (2)
24.
under frame (2) directly below upper bearing
blocks (1).
b. Raise axle (8) until it fits snugly into upper
bearing blocks (1).
c. Place trestles under right and left rear corner of
the trailer.
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