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2.23.16 Axle Maintenance. (Continued)
Figure 2-185.
Axle Maintenance.
2.23.16.4 Assembly.
a.
Install four nylon bushings (13) in two rear hangers (14) .
b.
Install eight nylon bushings (12) in two spring assemblies (7).
Ensure spring assembly center bolt is inserted in hole of saddle on axle
assembly.
c .
Position two spring assemblies (7) on axle
assembly (8) and secure with two
spring clamps (11), four U-bolts (10), and eight nuts (9).
Do not fully tighten shackle plate mounting bolts against nuts until spring
assemblies have been installed on trailer chassis.
Shackle plates may have
to be repositioned to allow for spring installation.
d.
Position four shackle plates (6) on two rear hangers (14) and secure with two
mounting screws (5) and spring nuts (4).
2.23.16.5 Installation.
Position spring assemblies (7) in two front hangers (3) and
four shackle plates (6) securing with four mounting screws (5), four rear spring
nuts (4), two mounting screws (2), and two front spring nuts (1).
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