TM-9-2330-330-14-P

SEMITRAILER, FUEL TANKER: 5000-GALLON, FUEL-DISPENSING, AUTOMOTIVE, M969A3

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

NOVEMBER 2005

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TM 9-2330-330-14&P

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AXLES REPLACEMENT—Continued

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REMOVAL

1.

Using lifting device, raise rear of semitrailer until weight of both suspension springs (4) has been

removed from axle (5). Support or crib semitrailer frame securely.

2.

Position and raise two jacks to support axle (5). Remove supports or cribbing from under axle.

3.

Remove four nuts (7), washers (8), and screws (1) from spring end cap (11), and spring seat (9) on

axle (5).

4.

Remove four nuts (2), eight washers (3), and two U-bolts (6) from spring seat (9) and spring end

cap (11) on axle (5).

5.

Remove spring seats (9) and two cushioning pads (10) from axle (5).

6.

Repeat steps 3 thru 5 for other side of axle (5).

7.

Using jacks, slowly lower and remove axle (5) from under semitrailer.