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 99 of 801

TM9-2320-273-34

NOTE

In some cases, it may be necessary to

remove the air brake chambers for

assembly. (Refer to TM 9-2320-273-20).

(12) Disconnect equalizer beams from the axle bracket beam hanger, if required.

(a) Remove adapter nut and washer from adapter bolt (fig. 2-50).

(b) Wedge out the outside adapter by driving a chisel in the relief provided, first on

one side, then the other.

NOTE

(M916 thru M920). On the short side of

the axle housing the bolt cannot be re-

moved because of the interference with

the differential case. In this situation, the

inside adapter must be wedged out first,

then the bolt must be pulled down and

away from the differential case for re-

moval.

(c) After removing the outside adapter, the inside adapter and bolt can be driven out

with an impact hammer or heavy bar and hammer. If this procedure fails, a chisel and hammer may be

used.

NOTE

M916 thru M920 model vehicles utilize

four thrust washers per equalizer beam

(fig. 2-51). There are two thrust washers

used on both sides of the equalizer beam

to separate the beam from the saddle

assembly. Note location when separating

equalizer beams from cross tube.

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