CHAPTER 8. REPAIR OF FRAME ASSEMBLY

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CHAPTER 8

R E P A I R OF FRAME ASSEMBLY

8-1. Description.

mounting brackets. It serves as a mounting base for

the hubs, wheels, and tires.

The frame assembly consists of a wheel-mounted

welded frame that provides support for mounting the

8-2. Axle Assembly.

pump, engine, fuel tank, suction and discharge

a. Removal.

assemblies, and other components and accessories of

(1) Support the frame securely on four stands or

the pumping assembly.

on blocks.

a. The welded frame consists primarily of two

(2) Remove wheels and tires.

longitudinal structural members, five horizontal

(3) Remove hub and bearing assemblies.

members, and a series of angles and channels at both

WARNING

ends. A frame stand is at the front (towing) end of

You must support the axle properly

the frame. It is secured to the frame by screws and

b e f o r e detaching the mounting

nuts and can be locked in a position by two anchor

brackets from the frame or injury to

pins. The towing tongue can be retracted for com-

personnel may result.

pactness or extended to provide a greater turning

(4) Remove four screws (1, fig. 8-l), nuts (2), and

clearance when the vehicle is being towed.

lockwashers (3) that secure the axle (4) to the fram;

b. The axle assembly is mounted to the underside

remove the axle assembly.

of the frame. It consists primarily of the axle and its

8-1