TM 5-3825-229-14&P
5-4. AXLES (cont)
c.
Aliqnment of Axles (cont).
(d)
Refer to para. 3-9 and uncage brake chambers. Refer to para. 4-37 and install outer wheels
and tires on front axle.
5-5. SPRINGS AND TORQUE ARMS
THIS TASK COVERS:
a. Spring Removal
c. Torque Arm Removal
b .Spring Installation
d. Torque Arm Installation
INITIAL SETUP:
Personnel Required: 2
Tools Required:
Equipment Conditions:
Nomenclature:
Ref
Conditions
General Mechanics
2-7
Landing legs extended
Tool Kit
3-9
Brake chambers caged
4-37
Wheels removed
Jack Stands
5-4
Axles removed
a. Spring Removal.
WARNING
The semitrailer must be supported adequately to prevent shifting. Shifting may cause serious personal
injury and/or damage to equipment.
(1)
Support rear spring (4) and remove two lock nuts (1) and bolts (2). Remove two spring rollers (3) and
remove rear spring (4).
(2)
Support front spring (5) and remove two remaining lock nuts (1) and bolts (2). Remove two spring
rollers (3) and remove front spring (5).
(3)
Repeat operations (1) and (2) above and remove springs (4 and 5) from right side of axle frame.
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