TM 9-2330-251-14&P
4-24. AXLE REPLACEMENT (M416) (Con't).
Remove 4 nuts (5) and Iockwashers (6) securing 2 U-bolts (1) to plate assembly (7). Remove U-bolts.
3.
Discard Iockwashers.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 for opposite side.
4.
Remove axle (2) from spring assemblies (8).
5.
INSTALLATION
b.
1.
Place a suitable floor jack under midpoint of axle (2) and raise axle into position on spring assemblies (8).
2.
Secure 2 U-bolts (1) to plate assembly (7) with 4 new Iockwashers (6) and nuts (5).
Install backing plate (3) on axle (2) with 6 screws (4), new Iockwashers (9), and nuts (10).
3.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 for opposite side.
4.
Remove floor jack.
5.
FOLLOW-ON TASKS:
Install hubs and brakedrums (para 4-36).
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