TM 9-2320-273-20
PUSHER AXLE.
8-14. PUSHER AXLE AIR BAGS MAINTENANCE (Continued).
LOCATION/lTEM
ACTION
REMARKS
A. REMOVAL (Continued).
5. Eight bolts (7) and
Remove from bottom
Iockwashers (6).
plates (8).
6. Two air bags (5).
a. Slide out.
b. Inspect for:
Replace if cracked or leaking.
(1) Deterioration.
Replace as a set of two air bags.
(2) Cracks.
7. Two air bags (5).
Slide into position between
top plates (4) and bottom
plates (8); aline holes.
8. Eight bolts (7) and
Install through bottom
Iockwashers (6).
plates (8) and tighten.
9. Two nuts (3).
Install and tighten on outer
top plate stud.
10. Two nuts (2).
Install and tighten on upper
inner air line studs.
11. Two air line fittings (1).
Apply liquid teflon to threads
and screw onto upper inner air
stud above nuts (2).
12. Two air lines (9).
Apply liquid teflon and install
on air line fittings (1).
C. OPERATIONAL CHECK.
13. Engine.
Start up (see TM 9-2320-273-
10).
14. Pusher axle.
Raise and lower (see TM 9-2320-
273-10). Check for proper in-
flation and deflation of both air
bags.
15. Engine.
Shut down (see TM 9-2320-
273-10).
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