TM 10-4610-239-24
TM 08580B-24/3
REMOVAL.
WARNING
Compressed air can blow dust into eyes. Wear eye protection and turn drain
cock T-handle slowly to avoid a sudden rush of air when releasing reservoir
pressure.
a.
Turn drain cock T-handle (1) slowly counterclockwise to release air pressure from reservoir.
NOTE
Ensure that airflow from reservoir has stopped before closing drain cock.
b.
Turn drain cock T-handle (1) clockwise to close drain cock.
c.
Tag eight air lines.
d.
Disconnect eight air lines (2) from four air chamber assemblies (3).
e.
Remove four nuts (4), lockwashers (5), and bolts (6).
f.
Remove trunnion clamp (7) from trunnion mount (8).
g.
Repeat steps e and f for trunnion clamp on opposite side.
WARNING
The suspension assembly is heavy. Two people are needed to move it to
prevent personal injury or damage to the equipment.
h. Using lifting device, raise flatbed cargo trailer clear of suspension assembly (9). Refer to TM 10-4610-
239-10.
i.
Roll suspension assembly (9) from under flatbed cargo trailer.
INSTALLATION.
WARNING
The suspension assembly is heavy. Two people are needed to move it to
prevent personal injury or damage to the equipment.
a.
Using lifting device, raise flatbed cargo trailer clear of suspension assembly (9). Refer to TM
10-4610-239-10.
b.
Roll suspension assembly (9) into position under flatbed cargo trailer.
c.
Lower flatbed cargo trailer until trunnion mount (8) rests on trunnion axle (10).
d.
Place trunnion clamp (7) in position under trunnion mount (8) and around trunnion axle (10) with
mounting bolt holes aligned.
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