Specifications

TM 9-2330-384-14&P
4-32. BENT AXLE CHECK.
THIS TASK COVERS
Bent Axle Check
INITIAL SETUP
Equipment Conditions:
Ref Conditions
4-31 Axle alinement checked.
4-48 Rims alined.
4-47 Wheel bearings adjusted.
2-11 Wheels chocked, front and rear.
BENT AXLE CHECK
Tools:
l Tool kit, general mechanic’s
l Floor jack
l Jackstands
• Tape measure
NOTE
To ensure accurate measurements, dual wheel assemblies must have prop-
erly matched tires BEFORE proceeding with bent axle check (see para-
graph 1-11). Tires must also be equally inflated to 95 psi (655 kPa).
(1) Raise affected axle on a level plane and support on jackstands with wheel 4-6 inches (10.2-
15.2 cm) off ground.
(2) Cage brake chamber springs (see paragraph 4-33).
(3) Scribe a vertical line with a horizontal crosshatch mark (3) on center tread of each outer tire
(1) at front. Rotate tires so that both crosshatch marks are equal height from ground. Marks
should be located level with frame hangers (4) while allowing clearance with underconstruc-
tion and frame members when measurements are taken.
4-95