TM 9-2330-386-14&P
5-5 AXLES (CONT).
a. R e m o v a l .
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The frame must be firmly supported to prevent shifting of
t h e semitrailer. Shifting may cause serious injury to
p e r s o n n e l and damage to equipment.
(1) Place jack stands into position
t o support axle (9) and under
each spring (10).
(2) Remove four lock nuts (1),
washers (2), and capscrews (3)
from end cap (7).
( 3 ) Remove jack stands from under
a x l e (9) and place under
springs (10).
(4) Remove four locknuts (4)
e v e n l y . Remove washers (5) and
two U-bolts (6).
( 5 ) Remove end cap (7) and two pads
(8) from spring (10).
(6) Repeat steps (2) through (5)
above for other side of axle
(9).
( 7 ) Slowly lower and remove axle
(9)
Repair of axles is
b. R e p a i r .
limited to chasing spindle threads.
( F o r new axles only)
c. S p r i n g S e a t I n s t a l l a t i o n .
NOTE
T h i s procedure is to be used only when a new axle is
being installed. If old axle is being installed, go to
step d. A x l e I n s t a l l a t i o n . l i s t e d b e l o w .
W h e n ordering new axle, you must also order the lower
alinement plates and spring seats. Two sets (alinement
plate and lower spring seat) are required per axle
(Appendix F, fig. 27, items 16 and 17).
If installing two new axles, preweld two alinement plates
and spring seats and install on the springs at opposite
corners (example: Left-Rear and Right-Front).
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