Installation. (Cont) -725551000

TM 9-2330-385-14

5-15. AXLE NO. 2 AND 3 REPAIR (CONT).

NOTE

If replacing axle with new assembly, one side of the axle will have the adjustment plate

welded while the other will not. This unwelded plate will allow axle adjustment and will be

welded once alignment is completed. If installing the same axle, the adjustment plates will

already be welded on each side. Alignment procedures will be necessary if installing a new

axle. If installing the same axle, alignment only needs to be verified.

Steps (3) and (4) apply to side of axle that has adjustment plate welded.

(3)

Install two rubber pads (2), spring seat

cap (3), four screws (4), washers (5) and

nuts (6) on axle (1). Tighten nuts to 130

lb-ft (176 N.m).

(4)

Install two axle U-bolts (7), eight

washers (8) and four nuts (9) on axle (1).

Tighten nuts to 220 lb-ft (298 N.m).

NOTE

Steps (5) and (6) apply to side of

axle that does not have the

adjustment plate welded.

(5)

Position adjustment plate (10), two rubber

pads (2), spring seat cap (3), four screws (4),

washers (5) and nuts (6) on axle (1).

(6)

Position two axle U-bolts (7), eight

washers (8) and four nuts (9).

NOTE

Alignment of Axle No. 1

(Para 5-16) must be performed

prior to aligning Axle No. 2 (Para

5-17) and Axle No. 3 (Para 5-18).

(7)

Perform alignment procedures (Para 5-16,

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