TM 9-2330-381-14
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AXLE ASSEMBLY (CONT)
31.
Install hex nut (36) onto adjustment rod (34). Loosely tighten hex nut (36) against flat side of thrust bar (35).
32.
Install hex nut end of adjustment rod (34) into hydraulic ram (23). Push adjustment rod (34) all the way into
hydraulic ram (23).
33.
Using two people, lift upward on both side plates (31) so that square cutout is approximately alined with thrust bar
(35). Then, maneuver side plates as required so that thrust bar (35) mounts into both side plates (31). Make sure
groove in thrust bar (35) is properly seated in each square cutout in both side plates (31).
34.
While holding side plates (31) parallel to hydraulic ram (23), tighten hex nut (36) against hydraulic ram (23) until
snug.
35.
Position one person under platform in front of affected bogie. Place a 4-inch x 4-inch block of wood on the ground
directly under suspension cylinder on affected bogie. Place chisel end of crowbar (37) under lower tie bar (30)
and rest crowbar on block of wood.
CAUTION
The upper and lower tie bars must be manually centered over ultra bushing using
crowbar or a misalinement may occur and damage to equipment may result.
36.
Using one person, pull down on crowbar (37) and aline both upper and lower tie bars (30 and 32) over ultra
bushing/spindle. While holding up both tie bars (30 and 32) with crowbar (37), hand tighten hex nut (36) firmly
against ram (23) as snug as possible.
NOTE
If ultra bushing separates/tears in half during removal, continue procedure. Ultra
bushing inner race can be removed after axle removal is completed.
37.
Operate hydraulic pump until axle moves the full 3-inch (7.6 cm) stroke of hydraulic ram (23).
38.
Relieve pressure in hydraulic pump (25) and screw threaded rod (34) through thrust bar (35) until hex nut (36) is
firm against hydraulic ram (23). Lift tie bars (30 and 32) and hand tighten hex nut (36) to maintain alinement.
39.
Again operate hydraulic pump (25) until axle moves the full 3-inch stroke of hydraulic ram (23).
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