FORWARD-REAR AND REAR-REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT - continued

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FORWARD-REAR AND REAR-REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT (Contd)

REMOVAL

NOTE

The rear-rear and forward-rear axles are replaced basically

the same. This procedure covers the rear-rear axle.

Ensure front wheels are chocked before raising vehicle

(TM 9-2320-361-10).

Place hydraulic jack under differential housing (8) on axle (7) and raise vehicle enough to move

two jack stands from under axle (7) to under tandem axle spring seats (18).

Place two jack stands under tandem axle spring seats (18).

Lower hydraulic jack enough to relieve tension on springs (19).

NOTE

Have drainage container ready to catch coolant.

Remove two screws (32), hose connectors (34), and four seal washers (33) from two wheel

cylinders (20). Discard seal washers (33).

Remove two locknuts (30), screws (31), clamps (22), and brake line (23) from two brackets (1).

Discard locknuts (30).

Remove nut (29), washer (28), clamp (27), and brake line (23) from differential carrier (8).

Disconnect hose (26) from tee (25).

Remove locknut (21), screw (24), and tee (25) from bracket (6). Discard locknut (21).

NOTE

Step 9 applies to left side.

Remove four nuts (9), lockwashers (10), screws (5), two brackets (6), plate (11), and bracket (4)

from axle (7). Tie upper torque rod (3) out of the way. Discard lockwashers (10).

10.

Remove eight nuts (16), lockwashers (17), screws (2), and two brackets (1) from two brackets (15).

Lower two brackets (15). Discard lockwashers (17).

11.

Remove two axle spring seats (12) from four guide pins (14) and axle (7).

12.

Remove two seats (13) from axle (7).

WARNING

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

before lowering axle. Failure to do so may result in injury to

personnel.

NOTE

Assistant will help with step 13.

13.

Lower hydraulic jack and remove axle (7) from vehicle.

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