TM 9-2330-294-14
Section IV. REAR EQUALIZER BEAM AND AXLE
a. Disassemble equalizer beam by removing
6-8. General
cotter pin, slotted nut and flat washer from one end
This section provides information to direct and
of shaft.
general support maintenance personnel for the
b. Drive shaft from beam bores using hammer
disassembly, cleaning, inspection, repair and assem-
and hardwood dowel. Catch bushing and two spacers
bly of the rear equalizer beam and axles. Repair of
as shaft is removed.
the equalizer beam consists of replacing the snaft
c. Disassemble axle by removing lubrication
assembly, bushing and attaching hardware. Repair
fitting, elbow and nipple from center of axle.
of the rear axle consists of replacing the sleeve
d. Remove cotter pin, slotted nut and flat washer
assembly (semitrailer No. 1 through 200) and/or
from axle guide spindle. Remove sleeve assembly
sleeve and block (semitrailer No. 201 and on) and
from spindle on semitrailer No. 1 through 200 and or
attaching hardward.
sleeve bearing and block on semitrailer No. 201 and
6-9. Disassembly
on.
e. Disassemble sleeve assembly on semitrailer No.
CAUTION
1 through 200 only, by removing snap ring securing
The bushing and two spacers in the equalizer
self-alining bushing in tube (fig. 6-6). Remove
beam used on semitrailer No. 1 through 200
bushing.
and those used on semitrailer No. 201 and on
are not interchangeable. Take care to replace
damaged components with correct parts.
