TM 9-2330-357-1 4&P
Section II. AXLE MAINTENANCE
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Axle Replacement ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ . 5-18
Trunnion Axle Repair . ................................ ................................ ................................ ............................ 5-21
5-7. AXLE REPLACEMENT.
This Task Covers:
a. Removal
c. Installation
b. Cleaning and Inspection
Initial Setup:
Equipment Conditions:
Materials/Parts:
Tractor truck disconnected from semitrailer
Air lines disconnected from emergency relay valve
Tools/Test Equipment:
General mechanic's tool kit
Field automotive shop set
Suitable lifting device
Personnel Required: Four
WARNING
Use extreme caution when handling heavy parts. Lifting device Is required when
parts weigh over 50 lb (23 kg) for a single person lift, over 100 lb (45 kg) for a two
person lift, and over 150 lb (68 kg) for a three or more person lift. Keep clear of
heavy parts supported only by lifting device. Failure to follow this warning may
cause serious injury or death to personnel.
a.
REMOVAL
1.
2.
Raise rear of semitrailer with suitable lifting device.
3.
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