TM 9-2330-371-14&P
AXLES - CONTINUED
ACTION
REMARKS
ITEM
LOCATION
CLEANING, INSPECTION, REPAIR CONTINUED
a . Wash with solvent and wire brush,
Axle assembly (1)
5.
and dry, using rags.
b . Check spring guide brackets (2) for
wear, cracks, or breaks.
c. Check upper and lower torque rod brack-
ets (3) for wear, cracks, or breaks.
d . Check threaded ends (4) for damage,
burrs, distortion, or evidence of cross
threading.
e. Check bearing seat surfaces (5) for
scored, galled heat discoloration
caused by improper bearing fit, nicks,
or raised metal.
If seat surfaces (5) are not repair.
able, notify your supervisor.
f. Check spindles (6), for cracks or
bending.
If spindles (6) are bent, notify
your supervisor.
g. Check axle tube (7) for bad dents,
cracks, or bends.
If defective, notify your supervisor.
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