TM 5-3895-370-14&P
5-40. AXLE REPLACEMENT/REPAIR.
This task covers:
a. Removal
c. Cleaning/Inspection
e. Installation
b. Disassembly
d. Assembly
INITIAL SETUP
Tools
Personnel Required
Shop equipment, automotive maintenance and
MOS63S, Heavy Wheel Vehicle Mechanic (2)
repair: field maintenance, supplemental no. 1,
less power
Equipment Condition
TM or Para
Condition Description
Shop equipment, automotive maintenance and
Para 5-46
Shock absorbers
repair: field maintenance, supplemental no. 2,
removed.
less power
Para 5-44
Air brake chambers
removed.
Suitable lifting device [10,000 lbs. (4,536 kg)
Para 4-107
Wheels removed.
capacity]
NOTE
Materials/Parts
Brush, stiff bristle (item 6, Appendix E)
The following components do not have to be
Rags, wiping (item 47, Appendix E)
removed to repair axle only.
Solvent, drycleaning (item 50, Appendix E)
Locknuts (2)
Para 4-97
Brake assemblies
Locknuts (2)
removed.
Cotter pin
Para 5-44
Air brake chambers
Lockwashers (4)
removed.
Retaining ring
Para 5-45
Main springs removed.
5-131
