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

TM-9-2320-273-34 - Page 545 of 801

TM 9-2320-273-34

CHAPTER 13

REPAIR OF PUSHER AXLE

13-1. Description.

The pusher axle, which is used on models M917, M919 and M920, is described in TM

9-2320-273-20. Maintenance at Direct Support/General Support activities is limited to replacement of

the entire assembly (para 2-17) and repair of the torque tube. On vehicle replacement and maintenance

of the following components are covered in TM 9-2320-273-20:

a.

Spring lobes

b.

Lift lobes

c.

Shock absorbers

d.

Wheel bearings and seals

e.

Brakes

13-2. Repair of Torque Tube.

Remove four bolts (2, fig. 13-1), washers (3) and locknuts (4) from torque cap (5) while

supporting axle and drawbar assembly with a hydraulic floor jack. Remove torque cap (5).

Figure 13-1. Remove/Install Torque Tube.

13-1