TM 55-2210-223-34
TO 45A2-2-14-22
3-61. TRUCK ASSEMBLY (cont)
CLEANING, INSPECTION, AND REPAIR (cont)
Table 3-6. Truck Assembly
ITEM
SPECIFICATION
Pedestal Liner:
Total nominal pedestal liner clearance
1/8 inch (3.2 mm)
Total maximum pedestal liner clearance
3/8 inch (9.5 mm)
Total nominal lateral clearance
1/8 inch (3.2 mm)
Total maximum lateral clearance
3/8 inch (9.5 mm)
Side Bearing:
Normal side bearing clearance
1/4 inch (6.4 mm)
Side bearing wear plate thickness
1/4 inch (6.4 mm)
Side bearing wear plate thickness
1/8 inch (3.2 mm) minimum
Axle Lateral:
Normal axle lateral
3/8 inch (9.5 mm)
Maximum axle lateral
5/8 inch (15.9 mm)
ASSEMBLY
WARNING
Components of the truck assembly are heavy and may be awkward to handle. Use correct lifting
procedures, indicated lifting devices, and/or assistance from other personnel to avoid injury.
41. Tighten four nuts (63) until suspension assembly (64) is compressed to the maximum and place suspension
assembly against bolster between lugs.
42. Release tension of suspension assembly (63) and install four suspension guide pins (35) and four pin retainers
(34).
43. Install two brake cylinders (62) and secure with eight bolts (59), lockwashers (60), and nuts (61).
44. Install four brake heads (58), brake head pins (57), washer (56), spring (55), castle nuts (54), and cotter pins (53).
45. Install 4 vertical brake levers (52) and 12 metal spacers (51) and secure with 4 pins (50) and cotter pins (49).
46. Install four springs seats (48) into four equalizers (40) and secure with four lockwashers (46), nuts (47), and bolts
(45).
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