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Section V. AXLE ASSEMBLY MAINTENANCE
5-23. FRONT AND REAR AXLE REPLACEMENT.
This Task Covers:
a. Removal
b. Installation
Initial Setup:
Equipment Conditions:
Tools/Test Equipment:
• Engine off.
• General mechanic's tool kit
• Trailer parked on flat, level surface.
• Trailer tires removed on both ends of axle to be
removed (see paragraph 4-73).
a.
REMOVAL
NOTE
Use this task to replace either the front or rear axle assembly.
1.
Remove hoses, lines, and fittings from axle assembly (5) to be replaced (see paragraph 4-72).
2.
Remove brakedrums from axle to be replaced (see
paragraph 4-66).
3.
Remove brakeshoes and wheel cylinders from axle
to be replaced (see paragraph 4-67).
4.
Remove shock absorbers from axle to be replaced
(see paragraph 4-78).
WARNING
Axle is very heavy and can cause
serious injury. To prevent injury,
place suitable supports under axle
before removing nuts and U-bolts.
5.
Support axle with suitable support. Remove 8 nuts
(1), 4 U-bolts (4), and 2 tie plates (2) and remove
axle assembly (5) from leaf spring (3).
b.
INSTALLATION
1.
Position axle assembly (5) in place on leaf spring
(3).
2.
Install 4 U-bolts (4), 8 nuts (1), and 2 tie plates (2) on axle assembly (5) and leaf spring (3). Tighten nuts to 75 lb.-ft.
(102 N•m).
3.
Install shock absorbers (see paragraph 4-78).
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