TM 9-2330-324-14&P
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00-1
AXLE REPLACEMENT
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00
THIS WP COVERS:
Removal, Cleaning, Inspection and Repair, Installation
INITIAL SETUP:
Maintenance Level
Tools and Special Tools
Direct Support and General Support
Drain Pan
Floor Jack
Materials/Parts
Jackstands (2)
Brush, Scrub (Item 1, WP 0060 00)
Tool Kit, General Mechanic’s
Rags, Wiping (Item 9, WP 0060 00)
Solvent, Cleaning (Item 10, WP 0060 00)
Personnel
Locknuts (8) (Item 25, WP 0061 00)
Two
Lockwashers (26) (Items 15 & 16, WP 0061 00)
Equipment Conditions
References
Hubs and Brakedrums Removed (WP 0039 00)
WP 0038 00
Wheels Removed (WP 0020 00)
REMOVAL
WARNING
Axle (2) is heavy and awkward to handle. Use caution, provide adequate
support, and use assistance during removal. Failure to follow this warning
may result in serious injury.
N O T E
Generally, axle assemblies will not be removed unless inspection shows a
need for repair or replacement. For inspection purposes, remove wheels
(WP 0020 00) and hub and brakedrums (WP 0039 00).
1.
Position trailer on level surface with front end resting on landing gear. Raise one side of trailer with
stabilizer and place a jackstand on corner of rear crossmember. Lower and remove stabilizer. Repeat
for other side.
2.
Place a suitable floor jack under midpoint of axle (2).
3.
Disconnect handbrake cable (3) from brake lever (1).
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