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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TM9-2320-273-34

Section Ill. EQUALIZING BEAMS

18-12. Description.

The equalizing beams distribute the load equally between the axles. The beam

design reduces bumps and regardless of road or load conditions, they offer better tire wear, stability

and freedom from maintenance.

18-13. Removal.

a.

Remove rear tandem axle and equalizer beam (para 2-16a).

18-14. Disassembly.

Do not use a cutting torch to remove the

equalizer beam center bushings or end

bushings. All equalizer beams are heat

treated for strength and long service life.

The use of heat could adversely effect

the strength of the equalizer beams.

NOTE

Shop made adapters can be made easily

from standard tubing for removing and

installing rubber bushings. Refer to

Table 18-1 for adapter that wiII meet

removal and installation requirements.

Press pressures required to remove the

bushings wiII generally be between 35

to 50 tons (31.75 to 45.36 metric tons).

Table 18-1. Bushing Removal and Installation Adapters

IDENT.

No.

ADAPTER SIZE

APPLICATION

1.

4.14”O D X

5“

Long

Equalizer Beam End Bushing Remover

2.

4.12” I D X 5“

Long

Equalizer Beam End Bushing Installer

3.

4.625” OD X 8“ Long

Equalizer Beam Center Bushing Remover and Installer

18-10

WARNING