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and bushing (37) unless replacement is necessary.
9-4. Reassembly
h. Unscrew shaft (40) until pin (41) in end is
Reassembly is essentially the reverse of disassem-
aligned with holes in the inner tube assembly (42).
bly, Note the following
Drive out the pin and then unscrew the shaft the
a. During reassembly you should pack the gear
remaining portion.
head and bearing with grease. Also coat the screw
shaft (40) with a minimum of 4 ounces of grease.
b. Adjust bearing cup and cone (29 and 30) to
a. Clean all parts with dry cleaning solvent (fed.
eliminate screw shaft end play, To adjust, turn end
spec. P-D-680) and dry thoroughly.
cap (28) in a clockwise direction, When end play is
b. Inspect inner tube, outer tube, and leg for
removed, install end cap lock screw (27). If necessary,
cracks, damage, broken welds, or bent condition.
back off end cap to nearest slot, then install lock
C. Inspect all remaining parts for general ser-
screw.
viceability.
d. Inspect bushings for wear, out-of-roundness, or
c. If bushing (37) was replaced with a new part,
scoring. Drive out damaged bushings and replace
you should make certain bushing notch lines up with
hole for pin (34).
with new parts.
Section II. AXLE
9-5. Description
The trailer axle is a welded assembly and consists
of an axle tube, with a trailing arm welded to each
end of the tube. Wheel spindles, welded to the
trailing arms, support the trailer wheels. A plate is
also welded at each end of the tube to mount one end
e. With the frame solidly blocked, support the
of the shock absorber. The axle tube is cradled in
weight of the axle. Remove the cap screws (1, fig. 9-2)
split bearings and is secured to the trailer frame by
and lock washers (2) that secure bearing caps (3) to
bearing caps. The trailing arms have provisions for
the frame; remove the bearing caps and lower the
mounting spring wear pads.
axle (6) to the ground.
f. Remove bearing halves (5 and 7).
a. Remove the wheels, tires, hubs, and drums
