TM-9-2320-273-34

TRUCK TRACTOR, LINE HAUL; LIGHT EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTER; TRUCK CHASSIS; MEDIUM EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTER

TECHNICAL MANUAL; DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE

DECEMBER 1980

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Figure 2-51. Remove/Install Cross Tube.

(d) When both ends of the equalizer beams have been separated from axles, separate

the beams from cross tube by pulling apart by hand.

(e) Inspect rubber bushings for damage or deterioration. Petroleum products usually

will not harm the equalizer beam center bushings as they are not in an exposed location. The outer

edges of the beam end bushings are exposed and will deteriorate from continued oil saturation. If the

vehicle has been in service for a long period of time, it is advisable to replace all bushings (refer to para

18-14 and 18-15).

b. Installation.

(1) Join the forward rear axle to rear rear axle as follows:

(a)

M915. Install cross tube into equalizer beams and place in position under axles.

(b) (/M976

thru M920). Install

four thrust washers on cross tube (fig. 2-51). Install

cross tube into equalizer beams. Slide two thrust washers to the inside of each beam. Install two thrust

washers on the outside of each beam over the cross tube and lay cross tube and equalizer beams under

axle.

(c) Raise and place the same end of each beam into axle brackets of one axle.

(d) Aline the beam end rubber bushings to the axle brackets and apply rustproofing

compound to axle bracket holes and to the inner sleeve of end bushing.

(e) Install adapters (apply rustproofing compound) bolt, washers and nut to each

beam end to hold beam in bracket. Do not tighten at this time.

(f) Repeat steps b, c, and d for opposite end of beams to other axle.

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