TM 5-3825-229-14&PSection II. MAINTENANCE OF THE AXLE ASSEMBLYParagraphTitlePageNumber Number5-4AXLES ............................................................................................................................. 5-25-5SPRINGS AND TORQUE ARMS ..................................................................................... 5-95-4. AXLESTHISTASKCOVERS:a.Removalb.Installationc.Alignment of AxlesINITIALSETUP:Personnel Required: 2Tools Required:Equipment Conditions:Nomenclature:RefConditionsGeneral MechanicsWheels chockedTool Kit2-7Landing legs extended2-21Water tank drainedJack Stands2-23Semitrailer disconnected from tractora. Removal.WARNINGThe semitrailer must be supported adequately to prevent shifting. Shifting may cause serious personalinjury and/or damage to the equipment.(1)Raise rear of semitrailer with floor jacks under axle frame. Use jack stands or blocking to securelysupport axle frame and semitrailer.NOTEFront and rear axles are removed in the same manner.(2)Support ends of axle to be removed with jack stands or suitable blocking.(3)Refer to para. 4-37 and remove wheels from axle.(4)Disconnect air lines from both brake chambers attached to the axle to be removed. Refer to para. 4-28.5-2
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