CHAPTER 15
CARRIER REAR AXLE AND BOGIE ASSEMBLY REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
Section I. TORQUE ROD ASSEMBLY
412. Torque
Rod Assembly Cleaning and
410. General
Each rear axle of the carrier has an automotive-type
Inspection
torque rod; one end attached to the upper axle housings
and the other end of the torque rod is attached to the
a. Cleaning. Clean all parts with an approved
carrier at the rear saddle bracket. The ball stud and
cleaning solvent and dry thoroughly.
socket assembly of the torque rod is so designed that the
torque generated at the axle is minimized at the frame.
b. Inspection and Repair. Inspect all parts for
excessive wear and damage. Replace all defective parts
411. Torque
Rod
Assembly
Removal
and
as necessary.
Disassembly
413. Torque Rod Assembly Reassembly and
a. Removal Remove the torque rod assembly as
Installation
instructed on figure 118.
a. Reassembly.
Reassemble the torque rod
b. Disassembly.
Disassemble the torque rod
assembly in the reverse of the instructions on figure 119.
assembly in numerical sequence as instructed on figure
b. Installation. Install the torque rod assembly as
illustrated on figure 118.
Section II. EQUALIZING BEAM ASSEMBLY
b. Disassembly. Disassemble the equalizing beam
414. General
assembly in numerical sequence as instructed on figure
Two equalizing beams serve as the rear suspension
for the carrier frame and rear axles to which each end of
the beams are bolted. The ball and socket axle mounted
beam ends provide axle movement independent of the
416.
Equalizing Beam Assembly Cleaning and
carrier frame, since the vertical movement of either
Inspection
wheel or axle is about the center mounting of the beam
where it is bolted to the carrier and pivots or turns on its
a. Cleaning. Clean all parts with an approved
center sleeve and bushing.
cleaning solvent and dry thoroughly.
415.
Equalizing Beam Assembly Removal and
b. Inspection. Inspect all parts for excessive wear
and damage. Replace or repair all defective parts.
Disassembly
a. Removal.
Remove the equalizing
beam
417.
Equalizing Beam Assembly Reassembly and
assembly as instructed on figure 120.
Installation
a. Reassembly. Reassemble the equalizing
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