TM 9-2330-359-14&P
4-30. AXLE MAINTENANCE (Con’t).
b.
CENTER AXLE REMOVAL
1.
Raise semitrailer and remove jackstand from under axle (11). Position jackstand under axle not being removed.
2.
Remove two nuts (13) and bolts (15) from two equalizing beams (14) and springs (19). Lower axle (11) and
remove from under traiIer.
3.
Remove eight locknuts (16), washers (17), two spring clamps (18), and four U-bolts (10) from axle (11). Discard
locknuts.
4.
Remove axle (11) and two spring seats(12) from springs (19).
c.
CENTER AXLE INSTALLATION
1.
Position two spring seats (12) and axle (11) on springs (19).
2.
Install four U-bolts (10) and two spring clamps (18) on axle (11) with eight washers (17) and new locknuts (16).
3.
Position axle (11) under trailer and install two bolts(15) and nuts(13) on equalizing beams (14) and springs (19).
d. FRONT AND REAR AXLE INSTALLATION
NOTE
Front and rear axles are installed the same way.
1.
Position two rubber pads (4), axle adapters (3), and axle (2) on equalizing beam (5).
2.
Position two rubber wrappers (8) and axle end caps (9) on axle(2). Install eight screws (1), washers(6), and new
locknuts (7).
3.
Install radius rods and slack adjusters (para 4-54 and 444).
4.
Install failsafe and standard airbrake chambers (para 4-42).
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