TM-9-2330-267-14-P

TRAILER, TANK, WATER: 400 GALLON, 1-1/2 TON, 2 WHEEL M149, M149A1 AND M149A2

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S, ORGANIZATIONAL, DIRECT SUPPORT, AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL (INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LISTS)

JULY 1991

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TM 9-2330-267-14&P
4-29. AXLE REPLACEMENT (Con’t).
2.
Remove 12 nuts (1), Iockwashers (2), eight screws (4), and four screws (9) from backing plate (3) and axle (5).
Discard Iockwashers.
3.
Remove backing plate (3) from axle (5).
4.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 for other backing plate (3).
5.
Raise and support axle (5) at both ends. Remove eight nuts (7), Iockwashers (6), and four U-bolts (8) from
axle (5) and springs. Discard Iockwashers.
6.
Carefully lower and remove axle (5) from springs
b .
INSTALLATION
WARNING
Axle Is heavy and awkward to handle. Use caution, provide adequate support, and use
assistance when raising. Failure to follow this warning may result In serious injury to
personnel.
1.
Carefully raise and position axle (5) on springs. Support axle at both ends.
2.
Install four U-bolts (8), eight new Iockwashers (6), and nuts (7) on axle (5) and springs.
3.
Install backing plate (3) on axle (5) with eight screws (4), four screws (9), 12 new Iockwashers (2), and nuts (1).
4.
Repeat step 3 to install backing plate (3) on opposite end of axle (5).
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