Defect. Cracked Side Rail

TB 9-2300-247-40

Figure 22. Cracked Frame Near Rear Axle (outside view)

Figure 23. Cracked Frame Near Rear Axle (inside view)

SECTION II. 2-1/2 TON VEHICLE SERIES FRAMES

Tools:

46.

Defect. Cracked Side Rail. Figures 23 and 24

Light:

illustrate cracked side rails which are near the rear axle,

Extension, 25 ft. length

starting at a rivet hole in the lower flange and continuing

Jack, Hydraulic, 12-ton capacity

through the entire rail.

Jack, Hydraulic, 30-ton capacity

Plumb Bob, 10 oz.

Thoroughly clean vehicle frame of all oil,

Square, 24 in.

grease, dirt, and debris.

Tape Measure, 25 ft. long

Expendable Supplies:

Perform general vehicle frame inspection

Paper, white, 8 x 10-1/2 sheets

as specified in Section I.

Fitting, Grease

Pencil

Perform vehicle frame alignment inspection

String, 12-ply, 25 ft. long

as specified in Chapter 3.

Tape, Masking, 1 in. wide

NOTE

Shop Condition: Floor level with slope not more

When supporting vehicle, four

than 3 inches in 24 feet in any direction.

supports are necessary to maintain a

minimum stress condition during

stress operation,