TM9-2330-368-14 & P
5-7. TORQUE ARM ADJUSTMENT
Materials/Tools
Hub extensions, part number P-1000, four required
(refer to app G)
Pipe wrench, 18 inch
Tape measure, 50 foot
Torque wrench, 1/2 inch drive, 0-175 ft-lbs.
General mechanics tool kit
NOTE
After suspension installation aline
axles to insure proper tracking of HE-
MAT and to avoid excessive tire wear.
a.
Level the empty trailer.
b.
Make certain that the equalizers are level
and that all spring ends are bearing on wear
pads.
Remove six screws (1), hub cap (2) and
c.
gasket (3) at each wheel hub (4).
d.
Install hub extension (5) on each wheel
hub (4) with screws (1).
Measure distance between center of hole
e.
(6) to left hand hub extension (7) and re-
cord as LL.
Measure distance between center of hole
f.
(8) to right hand hub extension (9) and
record as LR.
Distance LL should equal LR if axle is
g.
alined. If the LL does not equal LR,
loosen clamp bolts (10) and turn rod (11)
to adjust length of torque arm (12) and
aline axle. If LL is greater than LR, shorten
torque arm. If LL is less than LR, lengthen
torque arm.
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