TM 9-2330-383-14&P
5-5. TORSION BARS (CONT)
INSTALLATION
a. Install torsion bars (4) into axle (3).
b. Apply a light coat of grease to two bolts (13) and install bolts (13) into
axle (3).
c. Install two nuts (12) onto bolts (13). Using an impact wrench and torque
wrench, torque bolts (13) to 800-1000 lb ft.
d. Roll axle assembly (3) under frame of trailer.
e. Apply a coat of grease to hanger bolts (6 and 5) and spacers (11).
f. Install spacers (11) onto torsion bars (4).
g. Using three people and a hydraulic jack, push both torsion bars (4) into
hangers (10 and 9) from the underside. Aline holes using a drift pin or
alinement pin.
CAUTION
Stamped arrow bolt (5) must be used on streetside hanger (9).
h. Install eccentric bolt (5) into streetside hanger (9) with stamped arrow
pointing straight up. Attach clamping plate (8) and nut (7) to streetside
bolt (5) but do not torque at this time.
i. Install curbside bolt (6) into hanger (10) by screwing in bolt (6) with an
impact wrench.
j. Raise axle to frame.
k. Rotate streetside hanger bolt (5) to aline arrow with mark on frame.
NOTE
Do not allow streetside bolt (5) to rotate while torquing.
l. Torque streetside hanger nut (7) to 740-750 lb ft.
m. Torque curbside hanger bolt (6) to 740-750 lb ft.
n. Weld new lock rings (1 and 2) onto hanger bolts (5 and 6).
END OF TASK
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