TM 9-2320-279-34-1
Axles No. 1 and No. 2 Maintenance Instructions (Cont)
NOTE
.
Steps (26) through (28) are for right
ball socket only.
.
Install same number and thickness
of shims as removed.
(26)
Install shims (30), top cover (31), four
lockwashers (32), and screws (33).
Tighten screws to 185 to 190 lb-ft (251
to 258 N•m).
(27)
Install grease fitting (34).
(28)
Apply grease to upper axle ball
trunnion through lubrication
fitting (34).
(29)
Hook spring scale on end of ball
socket (3).
(30)
Pull spring scale and check
that ball socket (3) will move
with pull of 35 to 45 lb
(16 to 20 kg). If it does, go to
step (33). If less than 35 lb
(16 kg) is required, go to step
(31). If more than 45 lb (20 kg)
is required, go to step (32).
(31)
Record number and thickness
of shims and remove one shim,
same thickness, from top and
bottom of ball socket. Repeat
step (30).
(32)
Record number and thickness
of shims and add one shim,
same thickness, to top and
bottom of ball socket. Repeat
step (30).
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