TM 5-4930-244-14
a.
Removal. (Refer to Figure 5-31).
(1)
Loosen lug nuts.
(2)
Attach hoisting equipment to four lifting rings (1) and lift trailer frame (2) so that tires are clear of the ground.
(3)
Remove tires and wheels and lower frame onto jack stands.
(4)
Support axle with dolly jack.
(5)
Remove front nut (4) and bolt (5) from leaf springs (3) on both sides of trailer frame (2).
(6)
Remove rear nut (6) and bolt (7) from leaf springs (3) on both sides of trailer frame (2).
(7)
Disconnect brake line (12) from attachment (13) on axle.
WARNING
Do not get under the axle when removing it. It is heavy, and if it falls it could cause
bodily injury or death.
(8)
Lower axle assembly (8) with leaf springs (3) attached and pull clear of trailer frame (2).
(9)
Remove eight nuts (9), four u-bolts (10), and two plates (11) to remove springs from axle assembly (8).
b.
Installation.
(1)
Attach springs (3) to axle assembly (8) using two plates (11), four u-bolts (10) and eight nuts (9).
(2)
Using dolly jack, move axle assembly (8) under trailer frame (2) with brake line attachment (13) toward rear of
trailer frame (2). Lift axle assembly (8) into position.
(3)
Install rear bolts (7) and nuts (6) to leaf springs (3).
(4)
Install front bolts (5) and nuts (4) to leaf springs (3).
(5)
Attach brake line (12) to attachment (13) on axle.
(6)
Hoist trailer frame (2) off of jack stands and install tires and wheels.
(7)
Lower trailer to the ground and tighten lug nuts. Torque to 110-120 lb-ft.
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