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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AXLES REPLACEMENT—Continued

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INSTALLATION

1.

Using jacks, position axle (5) in place under semitrailer. Raise jacks and rotate axle into position on

ends of both suspension springs (4).

2.

At each end of axle (5), loosely install spring seats (9), two cushioning pads (10), and spring end

cap (11) with two U-bolts (6), eight washers (3), and four nuts (2).

3.

At each end of axle (5), loosely install spring end cap (11) on spring seat (9) on axle (5) with four

screws (1), washers (8), and nuts (7).

4.

Torque eight nuts (2 and 7) evenly to 200 to 320 lb-ft (271 to 434 N•m).

5

Position supports or cribbing under axle (5). Lower and remove jacks.

6.

Using lifting device, raise rear of semitrailer and remove supports or cribbing. Lower semitrailer to

ground.

NOTE

Plug in ABS sensors if necessary (refer to WP 0068 00).

FOLLOW-ON TASKS

1.

Install air brake chambers (WP 0071 00).

2.

Install slack adjusters (WP 0069 00)

3.

Install hub and brakedrum assemblies (WP 0068 00).

4.

Install wheel assemblies (WP 0007 00).

5.

Disconnect semitrailer grounding cables (WP 0007 00).

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