AXLE NO. 3 ALIGNMENT.

TM 9-2330-385-14

5-18. AXLE NO. 3 ALIGNMENT.

This task covers:

a. Alignment

b. Follow-On Maintenance

INITIAL SETUP

Tools and Special Tools

Personnel Required

Tool Kit, General Mechanic's

Two

Materials/Parts

Jack (Item 22, Appendix J)

Chalk, Marking White (Item 9, Appendix E)

Jack, Stabilizer (2) (Item 23, Appendix J)

Jackstand (2) (Item 24, Appendix J)

Equipment Condition

Plumb Bob (Item 33, Appendix J)

Wheels chocked, (Para 2-20)

Socket Set, 1 in. (Item 38, Appendix J)

Drawbar level, (Para 2-23)

Socket Set, 3/4 in. (Item 39, Appendix J)

Tape Measurer (Item 47, Appendix J)

Wrench, Impact Electric (Item 59, Appendix J)

Wrench, Torque (0-600 lb-ft [0-814 N.m])

Alignment.

(1)

Using a jack, raise rear of trailer (1) and support on two jackstands under suspension hanger assembly (2)

so rear tires (3) are off ground.

(2)

Refer to Para 4-57 and remove rear wheels (3) from Axle No. 2 (4) and Axle No. 3 (5).