TM 9-2330-390-14&P
5-1.
FRONT OR REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT (Con?).
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7.
Apply grease to mating surfaces of axle assembly (5) and pivot axle bracket (9),
Inspect pivot bolt (13) for damaged threads. If damaged, dress threads.
Install pivot bolt (13) through axle assembly (5) and pivot axle bracket (9). Provide support under midpoint of
axle assembly at attachment point to pivot axle bracket with a wooden block .
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9.
Loosely install washer (10) and nut (11) on pivot bolt (13).
Tighten nut (11) with wrench to seat pivot bolt (13). Loosen nut, then handtighten. Wrench tighten nut 1 to1 ¼
flats. Install setscrew (12) in nut.
NOTE
Welded pads on axle and pivot axle bracket identify correct installation location of
lockout bracket assemblies.
10.
Coat four bolts (2) with grease. Install top lockout bracket (6) four sleeves (4) bottom lockout bracket (3),
four bolts, and nuts (7) on each end of axle assembly (5) and pivot axle bracket (9). Handtighten nuts, then
tighten with wrench 1 ¼ to 2 flats. Install safety pins (8).
11.
Install air bags (see paragraph 4-101).
12.
Install telescopic brace (see paragraph 4-86).
Follow-on Tasks:
l Uncage brakes (rear axle assembly) (see paragraph 4-56).
l Connect air lines to airbrake chambers (see paragraph 4-72 or 4-73).
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