Alignment. (Cont) -725551005

TM 9-2330-385-14

When aligning axle, do not remove nuts in Step (7). Failure to comply will result in axle falling

and possible injury or death to personnel.

NOTE

Loosen nuts only enough to allow axle to be moved.

(7)

Loosen eight nuts (6) on four U-bolts (7).

(8)

Adjust axle (2) by moving axle forward or

backwards until a 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) tolerance

is obtained.

NOTE

Replace lockwashers in

sequence outlined in Steps (9)

through (16) to maintain axle

alignment and to prevent axle

from shifting.

(9)

Remove two nuts (6) and lockwashers (8) on

forward left U-bolt (7). Discard

lockwashers.

(10)

Install two lockwashers (8) and nuts (6) on

forward left U-bolt (7).

(11)

Remove two nuts (6) and lockwashers (8) on

rear left U-bolt (5). Discard lockwashers.

(12)

Install two nuts (6) and lockwashers (8) on

rear left U-bolt (7). Discard lockwashers.

(13)

Remove two nuts (6) and lockwashers (8)

on forward right U-bolt (7). Discard

lockwashers.

(14)

Install two lockwashers (8) and nuts (6) on

forward right U-bolt (7).

(15)

Remove two nuts (6) and lockwashers (8) on

rear right U-bolt (7). Discard lockwashers.

(16)

Install two lockwashers (8) and nuts (6) on

rear right U-bolt (7).

(17)

Tighten eight nuts (6) on U-bolt (8) to 600

lb-ft (813 N.m).

(18)

Position two jackstands under axle (2).

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