TM 9-2330-390-14&P
CHAPTER 5
DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE
Section I. FRONT AND REAR AXLE ASSEMBLIES MAINTENANCE
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Front or Rear Axle Assembly Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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5-2.
Front Drawbar Bushings Replacement
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5-1.
FRONT OR REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT.
This Task Covers:
a.
Removal
b.
Installation
Initial Setup:
Equipment Conditions:
Materials/Parts:
l
Dolly set lowered, front and rear dollies attached
(see paragraph 2-8).
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Grease (Item 19, Appendix F)
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Air lines disconnected from airbrake chambers (see
paragraph 4-72 or 4-73).
Tools/Test Equipment:
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Brakes caged (rear axle assembly) (see para-
graph 4-56).
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General mechanic’s tool kit (Item 30, Appendix G)
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Hydraulic jack, 10 ton (Item 16, Appendix G)
Personnel Required: Three
l
Adjustable wrench (Item 37, Appendix G)
Use extreme caution when handling heavy parts. Lifting device is required when parts
weigh over 50 lb (23 kg) for a single person lift, over 100 lb (45 kg) for a two person
lift, and over 150 lb (68 kg) for a three or more person lift. Keep clear of heavy parts
supported only by lifting device. Failure to follow this warning may cause serious Injury
or death to personnel.
1.
Remove telescopic brace (see paragraph 4-86).
2.
Remove air bags (see paragraph 4-101).
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