TM 55-2210-223-34
TO 45A2-2-14-22
3-63. WHEELS (cont)
REPAIR (cont)
c. Install 20-ton (18.1 metric ton) jack on each side (1) under roller bearing axle assembly and raise axle until
wheels clear rail (2) by 1 inch (25.4 mm).
d. Disconnect traction motor leads from
locomotive.
e. Connect traction motor leads to welder
as shown below.
f. Install wheel turning machine (3) on rail
in front of wheel (4) and lock in place.
g. Start rotation of wheel and engage
wheel turning machine tool to wheel.
3.
After
wheels
are
turned,
disconnect
traction motor leads from welder.
4.
Connect
traction
motor
leads
to
locomotive.
5.
Remove wheel turning machine (3) from
rail (2).
6.
Lower two jacks (1) and remove from
locomotive.
7.
Remove
two
blocks
from
between
bearings and pedestal binders.
8.
Refer to paragraph 3-61 and replace vertical brake lever with brake assembly.
9.
Inspect wheels in accordance with TM 55-2210-223-12.
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