TM-9-2330-342-23-P
PALLETIZED LOAD SYSTEM TRAILER (PLST) M1076 A1
TECHNICAL MANUAL; FIELD MANUAL
OCTOBER 2012
TM-9-2330-342-23-P - Page 574 of 1348
CLEANING/INSPECTION - Continued
CAUTION
•
Welds are not permitted near the top or bottom center lines of the axle beams.
Welding in these areas could cause damage to equipment.
•
On all axles vertical welds are not permitted further than 1.0 in. (25.4 mm) below the
horizontal center line of the axle beam. Welding in these areas could cause damage
to equipment.
•
On all axles, horizontal welds are not permitted further than 1.50 in. (38.1 mm) below
the horizontal center line of the axle beam. Welding in these areas could cause
damage to equipment.
NOTE
Minor welding repair may be made to brackets of axle, refer to TC 9-237 (WP
0190) for proper
welding procedures.
NO VERTICAL
WELDS LOWER THAN
1.0 in. (25.4 mm)
BELOW HORIZONTAL
CENTER LINE OF AXLE BEAM
NO
WELDS
SEAT
WELDS
1.50 in. (38.1 mm)
NO HORIZONTAL
WELDS LOWER THAN
1.50 in. (38.1 mm)
BELOW HORIZONTAL
CENTER LINE OF AXLE BEAM
Figure 7.
Axle No. 1 Cleaning/Inspection.
1.
Inspect for minor cracks to axle brackets.
2.
Using a wire scratch brush, remove paint from area 4.0 in. (102 mm) around welding point.
3.
Weld minor cracks as required.
END OF TASK
ASSEMBLY
1.
Install brake chambers on axle (Figure 8, Item 1) (WP
0071).
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