TM 9-2330-384-14&P
5-1. AXLE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT (Con't).
(3)
Remove brake shoes (see paragraph 4-35).
(4)
Remove slack adjusters and camshafts (see paragraphs 4-37 and 4-36).
(5)
Remove air line tie strap from axle. Remove brake chambers (see paragraph 4-40).
c. INSTALLATION OF AXLE-MOUNTED COMPONENTS
(1)
Install brake chambers (see paragraph 4-40). Secure air line tie strap around axle.
(2)
Install camshafts and slack adjusters (see paragraphs 4-36 and 4-37).
(3)
Install brake shoes (see paragraph 4-35).
(4)
Install wheel and drum assemblies, wheel bearings, and oil seals (see paragraph 4-46).
NOTE
Spacers (5) are NOT used on rear axle.
(5)
If working on a front axle, position two spacers (5). Weld spacers to axle assembly (6).
WARNING
Axle assembly (6) is heavy and awkward to handle. Use caution, provide
adequate support, and use assistance when raising. Failure to follow this
warning may result in serious injury to personnel.
(6)
Place a suitable floor jack under middle of axle assembly (6). Raise axle assembly enough to
remove jackstands.
d. INSTALLATION OF AXLE ASSEMBLY
WARNING
Axle assembly (6) is heavy and awkward to handle. Use caution, provide
adequate support, and use assistance when raising. Failure to follow this
warning may result in serious injury to personnel.
(1)
Position axle assembly (6), supported on floor jack, under semitrailer. Raise axle assembly
until it contacts underside of springs (1). Aline holes in axle with spring center bolts,
NOTE
At each spring (1), ensure that saddle (4) and delrin liner (2) are in posi-
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tion.
U-bolts (3) for rear axle assembly (6) are shorter than U-bolts for front
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axle assembly.
(2)
At each spring (1), install two U-bolts (3), four washers (7), and nuts (8).
(3)
Torque four nuts (8) in a diagonal sequence to 150 lb.-ft. (203 Nm). Torque same four nuts
in same diagonal sequence to 360 lb.-ft. (488 Nm).
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