TM 10-4610-239-24
TM 08580B-24/3
REMOVAL. (Cont)
WARNING
The axle is heavy. Two people are needed to lift it to prevent personal injury
or damage to the equipment.
b.
Remove eight backing nuts (2), eight retaining nuts (3), and four U-bolts (4.).
c.
Remove four nuts (5), four washers (6), and two covers (7).
d.
Lower and remove axle.
INSTALLATION.
WARNING
The axle is heavy. Two people are needed to lift it to prevent personal injury
or damage to the equipment.
a.
Place axle (1) in position underneath flatbed cargo trailer with a hydraulic or screw-type jack
supporting each end of axle.
b.
Raise axle (1) into position with springs (8) aligned with spring box (9).
c.
Install two covers (7), four washers (6), and four nuts (5).
d.
Install four U-bolts (4) around axle (1) and through cover (7).
e.
Install eight retaining nuts (3) and eight backing nuts (2).
f.
Torque retaining nuts (3) to 85-105 pound-feet (115.26-143.38 N.m) and install eight backing
nuts (2) against them.
g.
Install two air chambers. Refer to paragraph 2-70.
h.
Install two hub and drum assemblies. Refer to paragraph 2-66.
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