TM-5-2330-378-14-P

SEMITRAILER, LOWBED: 40 TON CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTER M870 AND M870A1

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR'S, UNIT, DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL (INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST)

JUNE 1999

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FRONT AND REAR AXLE REPLACEMENT (M870A1) (continued).

12.

It replacing rear axle, install airbrake chambers (para 4-52). If replacing front axle, install spring brake

chambers (para 4-53).

13.

Install slack adjuster on axle (para 4-48).

14.

Using hydraulic jack, lift axle (2) and equalizing beam (1). Remove trestle.

15.

Lower axle (2) and remove hydraulic jack.

16.

Repeat steps 12 through 15 for other end of axle (2).

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FOLLOW-ON TASKS:

Install tire and wheel assemblies (para 3-10).

Close drain cocks (para 3-8).

Adjust brakes (para 4-47).

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