TM 10-4320-344-24
2.23.16 Axle Maintenance.
This task covers:
2.23.16.1 Removal
2.23.16.4 Assembly
2.23.16.2 Disassembly
2.23.16.5 Installation
2.23.16.3 Repair
INITIAL SETUP
Tools
Equipment Conditions (Continued)
General Mechanic’s Automotive
Shock Absorbers removed, paragraph
Tool Kit, Appendix B, Section
2.23.15 (609-A and 609-C).
I I I,
Item 1
Motor Vehicle Maintenance Trestles,
Appendix B, Section III, Item 2
Do not work on equipment that is not
securely stabilized to prevent rolling
Equipment Conditions
o r s l i d i n g.
Pumping station shut down, TM 10-4320-
Do not work on equipment that is not
344-10.
properly supported.
Brake Lines removed, paragraph 2.23.6.
Do not work on equipment without follow-
ing standard shop safety practices.
Wheel Cylinder, Brake Shoes, and Backing
Plate removed, paragraph 2.23.9.
This procedure applies to Model 609-A.
The procedures for Models 609-C and
US636HCCD-1 are similar.
2.23.16.1 Removal.
To prevent injury to personnel, use caution when installing and removing
trestles beneath trailer assembly.
Equipment slippage could result in death
or serious injury to personnel.
a.
Remove two front spring nuts (Figure 2-185,
1) and mounting screws (2) from
front hangers (3).
b.
Remove four rear spring nuts (4). mounting screws (5), and shackle plates (6)
from two spring assemblies (7) and remove-
2.23.16.2 Disassembly.
a .
Remove eight nuts (9), four U-bolts (10),
spring assemblies (7) from axle (8).
b .
Remove eight nylon bushings (12) from two
c .
Remove four
2.23.16.3 Repair.
a .
Inspect all
b.
Replace all
axle assembly (8).
two spring clamps (11), and two
spring assemblies (7).
nylon bushings (13) from two rear hangers (14).
components and mounting hardware for damage.
defective components.
General Safety Instructions
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