FRONT AXLE REPLACEMENT - continued - TM-9-2320-361-24-10950

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FRONT AXLE REPLACEMENT (Contd)

WARNING

Weight of vehicle must be supported on jack stands at all times.

Do not attempt to support weight of vehicle on hydraulic jack.

Failure to comply may result in injury or death to personnel.

REMOVAL

Raise axle (4) with hydraulic jack under differential (3) and place two jack stands under left and

right springs (10) between axle (4) and spring (10) hangers.

Remove eight nuts (6), lockwashers (7), and two clamp plates (8) from axle (4). Discard

lockwashers (7).

Remove four U-bolts (1) and two saddle plates (2).

WARNING

Axle is heavy. Ensure axle is balanced and personnel are clear

before lowering axle. Failure to comply may result in injury to

personnel.

NOTE

Two assistants will help with step 4.

Lower axle (4) until it clears vehicle. Remove axle (4) from under vehicle and place on jack stands.

INSTALLATION

WARNING

Axle is heavy. Ensure axle is balanced and personnel are clear

before raising axle. Failure to comply may result in injury to

personnel.

NOTE

Two assistants will help with installation.

Remove axle (4) from jack stands and place under vehicle.

Position spring seats (5) on axle (4) under springs (10).

Raise axle (4) until holes in spring seats (5) meet spring centering bolts (9).

Install four U-bolts (1) on two saddle plates (2).

NOTE

Install clamp plates with shock absorber mounting holes on

outside, toward rear of vehicle, and angled down.

Install two clamp plates (8) on four U-bolts (1) with eight new lockwashers (7) and nuts (6).

Tighten nuts (6) 190230 lb-ft (258312 Nm).

Install front shock absorbers (WP 0160 00).

Install brake line at tee fitting on front axle (WP 0175 00).

Install drag link (WP 0195 00).

Install front propeller shaft (WP 0139 00).

10.

Install front wheels (WP 0186 00).

11.

Connect battery ground cable (WP 0126 00).

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