TM-9-2320-361-24-1 Field Maintenance Manual Volume 1 for M44A2 Series Trucks
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TM 9-2320-361-24-1 0152 00 0152 00-2 TANDEM AXLE REPLACEMENT (Contd) WARNING Weight of vehicle must be supported on jack stands at all times. Do not attempt to support weight of vehicle on hydraulic jack. Injury or death to personnel may result if jack fails. REMOVAL 1. Install jack stands under frame of vehicle behind rear-rear axle (3). 2. Position hydraulic jack under center of tandem axle bracket (5). WARNING Tandem axle is heavy. Support tandem axle during removal and installation. Failure to do so may result in injury to personnel or damage to equipment. 3. Remove twelve locknuts (4) and screws (1) from tandem axle bracket (5) and two rear axle bogie supports (2). Discard locknuts (4). NOTE Assistant will help with step 4. 4. Lower hydraulic jack and remove tandem axle bracket (5) from vehicle. INSTALLATION NOTE Assistant will help with step 1. 1. Using hydraulic jack, lift tandem axle bracket (5) into position under vehicle. 2. Install tandem axle bracket (5) on two rear axle bogie supports (2) with twelve screws (1) and new locknuts (4). Tighten locknuts (4) 180–220 lb-ft (244–298 N•m). 3. Remove hydraulic jack from under vehicle. 4. Install rear spring seats (WP 0157 00). 5. Connect lower torque rods (WP 0162 00). 6. Connect battery ground cable (WP 0126 00). 7. Release parking brake and remove wheel chocks (TM 9-2320-361-10).