TM 5-3895-377-13&P
4-46.
AXLE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT.
This task covers:
a.
Removal
b.
Installation
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools and Special Tools
Personnel Required
Tool Kit General Mechanic’s: Automotive
Two
Wrench, Torque
Equipment Condition
Jack Stands
Wheels Chocked (page 2-17)
Jack
Wheel and Tire Assemblies Removed
Materials/Parts
(page 3-7)
Drain Pan
Heater Cooled
Ties, Cable (item 24, appendix E)
Lock Nut (4)
a. Removal
Heater weighs 10,000 (4,536 kg).
Make sure Heater is secured properly
on jack stands. Failure to comply
may result in serious injury or death.
NOTE
This
paragraph
discusses
replacement of one axle. Both axles
are replaced in the same way.
(1)
Position jack stands under Heater and lower
screw jacks (1) until Heater rests securely on
jack stands.
(2)
Position drain pan under brake hose (2) and
brake lines (3 and 4).
NOTE
Inspect all hoses, lines, and fittings
for
cracks,
bends,
nicks,
dents,
stripped threads, and cuts. Replace
all damaged parts.
(3)
Loosen nuts (5 and 6) and allow fluid to drain.
(4)
Remove brake lines (3 and 4) from tee fitting 7).
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