TM 5-3825-229-14&P
Section II. MAINTENANCE OF THE AXLE ASSEMBLY
Paragraph
Title
Page
Number
Number
5-4
AXLES ............................................................................................................................. 5-2
5-5
SPRINGS AND TORQUE ARMS ..................................................................................... 5-9
5-4. AXLES
THIS TASK COVERS:
a.
Removal
b.
Installation
c.
Alignment of Axles
INITIAL SETUP:
Personnel Required: 2
Tools Required:
Equipment Conditions:
Nomenclature:
Ref
Conditions
General Mechanics
Wheels chocked
Tool Kit
2-7
Landing legs extended
2-21
Water tank drained
Jack Stands
2-23
Semitrailer disconnected from tractor
a.
Removal.
WARNING
The semitrailer must be supported adequately to prevent shifting. Shifting may cause serious personal
injury and/or damage to the equipment.
(1)
Raise rear of semitrailer with floor jacks under axle frame. Use jack stands or blocking to securely
support axle frame and semitrailer.
NOTE
Front 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
