TM 9-2320-279-34-2
Axles No. 3 and No. 4 Maintenance Instructions (Cont)
10-3. AXLE NO. 4 (AXLE MODELS 480 AND 580) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.
This task covers:
a. Removal
c. Follow-on Maintenance
b. Installation
INITIAL SETUP
Models
Equipment Condition
All except M984E1
TM or Para
Condition Description
Test Equipment
TM 9-2320-279-20 Axle lubrication drained.
None
TM 9-2320-279-20 Rear brake camshaft and
Special Tools
slack adjusters removed.
TM 9-2320-279-20 Shock absorbers removed.
None
Para 10-6
Yokes loosened.
Supplies
TM 9-2320-279-20 Rear brakeshoes removed.
Oil, lubricating, Item 47, Appendix C
Special Environmental Conditions
Preventive, rust, Item 53, Appendix C
None
Personnel Required
General Safety Instructions
MOS 63W, Wheel vehicle repairer (2)
Front wheels chocked.
References
Level of Maintenance
None
Direct Support
a. Removal.
(1) Remove screw (1), washer (2), clamp (3), nut (4), and
CAUTION
lockwasher (5).
Model 480 axle weighs approximately 900 lb (409 kg). Model 580 axle weighs
approximately 1200 lb (545 kg). Be sure the lifting device used for this task is
adequate.
(2) Position lifting device under axle No. 4 (6).
10-6.4
