TM 9-2330-381-14
Hydraulic floor jack, 10 ton, item 14, appx. B
Socket, deep-well, 15/16", item 18, appx. B
Torque wrench, 3/4" dr, 0-600 lb-ft, item 14, appx. B
Materials/Parts
4-inch x 4-inch wood blocks (5) or equivalent
Antiseize compound, item 3, appx. E
Cleaning compound solvent, item 25, appx. E
Mounting plate (2)
Cotter pin (3)
Self-locking nut (2)
Bolt (4)
Personnel Required: 2
Equipment Condition
Semitrailer parked on level ground, coupled to tractor (para. 2-24) or if not coupled, wheels chocked
If gooseneck not supported, gooseneck isolation valve set in ADJUST position (para. 2-6)
If supported, gooseneck isolation valve set in RUN position (para. 2-6)
General Safety Instructions
WARNING
The axle weighs approximately 850 pounds (386 kg) with tires and wheels installed.
Extreme caution must be used during removal and installation of axle or serious
injury to personnel may result.
REMOVAL
NOTE
Removing/installing axles should normally be done with wheels and tires installed
for ease of handling. If axle is being removed to perform other maintenance tasks
on the axle, it will be necessary to remove wheels and tires after the axle assembly
has been separated from the bogie.
1.
Release semitrailer parking brakes by pushing in brake release valve (para. 2-8).
2.
5-15