TM 5-2330-325-14&P
DIRECT/GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE
Section I. AXLE MAINTENANCE
Paragraph
Page
Number
Paragraph Title
Number
General ............................................................................................................................ 5-1
Front and Middle Axle Replacement ............................................................................... 5-1
Rear Axle Replacement................................................................................................... 5-7
Torque Rod Bushing Replacement .............................................................................. 5-12
Axle Alignment ..............................................................................................................5-17
This section provides information for performing Direct Support level axle repairs on the M870A3
semitrailers.
This task covers:
a. Removal
b. Installation
Initial Setup:
Equipment Conditions:
Personnel Required: 2
Left and right brake shoe assemblies removed
Materials/Parts:
Left and right slack adjuster assemblies
5/8 NC bolt and self locking
removed (para. 4-48).
5/8 NC, GRC nuts (8)
Left and right air brake chambers removed
Tools/Test Equipment:
Left and right brake camshafts removed
Tool kit, mechanics general
NSN 5180-00-177-7033
ABS sensor removed (front axle only)(para. 4-52A)
Shop equipment, common No. 1,
NSN 4910-00-754-0654
a.
Removal.
NOTE
Front and middle axle are removed the same way. This procedure
covers the front axle. Repeat procedure for middle axle.
