TM 5-3895-367-14&P
4-18. TRANSPORT TRUCK AXLE REPLACEMENT.
This task covers:
a. Removal
b. Installation
INITIAL SETUP
Tools:
Equipment Conditions:
Tool Kit, General Mechanic’s Automotive
Torque wrench
Para 4-12
Spreader removed from transport truck.
Materials/Parts:
Para 4-20
Transport truck hub removed from axle
Two lockwashers
being replaced.
a.
Removal.
NOTE
This procedure can be used for either
axle.
(1)
Remove nut (1), lockwasher (2), and
screw (3) securing bracket (4) to axle
being
re
placed.
Remove
bracket.
Discard lock- washer.
(2)
Remove trestle (5).
(3)
Remove nut (6), lockwasher (7), screw (8),
and flatwasher (9) securing left-hand axle
(10) to right-hand axle (11). Separate two
axles and remove axle being replaced.
Discard lockwasher.
b.
Installation.
(1)
Assemble two axles (10 and 11) and
secure using screw (8), flatwasher (9),
new lock- washer (7), and nut (6). Tighten
screw to 120 lb-ft.
(2)
Support axles with trestle (5).
(3)
Install bracket (4) on axle using screw (3),
new lockwasher (2), and nut (1). Tighten
bracket mounting screw to 60 lb-ft.
FOLLOW-ON MAINTENANCE:
• Install transport truck wheel hub (para 4-20) and
wheel (para 4-19).
• Install transport truck on spreader (para 4-12).
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