TM-9-2330-247-14-P
CHASSIS, TRAILER: GENERAL PURPOSE, 3-1/2 TON, 2-WHEEL, M353
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S, ORGANIZATIONAL, DIRECT SUPPORT, AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL (INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LISTS)
MARCH 1992
TM-9-2330-247-14-P - Page 96 of 320
TM 9-2330-247-14&P
4-29. AXLE (Con’t)
ACTION
LOCATION
ITEM
REMARKS
6.
Two upper pivot
Eight nuts (26)
blocks (24)
and Iockwashers
(25)
7.
Axle (8)
Two upper pivot blocks
(24) and split
bearings (23)
8.
Two offset beams
(22) and springs (20)
9.
10.
Frame (2)
11.
Two lower
bearing blocks
(10) and
upper bearing
blocks (1)
12.
Axle (8)
13.
Frame (2)
14.
Under frame (2)
Two offset beams
(22)
Two lifting hooks (14)
Eight screws
(12) and
Iockwashers (11)
Two lower bearing
blocks (10)
and split
bearings (9)
Axle (8)
Axle (8) and
split bearings (27)
15.
Left upper bearing
Two screws (28),
block (1) and
nuts (4), and
frame (2)
Iockwashers (3)
16.
Two screws (7),
nuts (5), and
Iockwashers (6)
Using 1X in. socket and ratchet handle with Jfj in.
drive, unscrew and take off.
Using hammer and chisel, unseat and take off.
Using scribe, notchmark split bearings
(23) for installation.
a. With aid of an assistant, raise both offset
beams (22) at the same time enough to clear
springs (20).
b. Slide springs (20) out from under axle (8).
With aid of an assistant, lower both jacks at the
same time as far as they will go.
a. Using hoist, lift frame (2) until offset beams
(22) clear jacks and hang free.
b. Move trestles under each rear corner of the frame
(2).
c. Move jacks under axle (8) next to frame brackets
(16).
d. Raise jacks to support weight of axle (8).
Using
~ in. socket and ratchet handle with
~ in.
drive, unscrew and take out.
a. Take off.
b. Move trestles out of the way.
Using scribe, notchmark split bearings (9)
for installation.
Lower both jacks until there is minimal clearance
between offset beams (22) and ground.
a. With aid of an assistant, use jacks to roll axle (8)
from under frame (2).
b. Place trestles under right and left rear comer of
the trailer.
c. Take split bearings (27) off axle (8).
Using scribe, notchmark split bearings (27)
for installation.
Using
~ in. open-end wrench, % in. socket, and
ratchet handle with ~ in. drive, unscrew and take off.
a. Using 1~ in. open-end wrench, 1~ in. socket,
and ratchet handle with
z in. drive, unscrew
and take off.
b. Repeat steps 15 and 16a for right side.
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