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 TM 10-3930-633-34
2-27. Front Axle
The front wheels are of the split type.
a. Removal.
When removing wheels, make certain
(1) Steam clean the area under the front axle
that tires are completely deflated and
and proceed as follows:
valve core is removed. Remove only the
(2) Raise the vehicle, using the lifting eyes at
bolts on the inner bolt circle to demount
the front and provide suitable sturdy blocking
the wheel.
under the frame to support the vehicle during axle
(4) Disconnect drag link at steering arm ball
removal.
stud by loosening threaded plug in drag link end.
(3) If front wheels are to be removed, make
See figure 2-5.
certain to follow the procedures outlined below.
against springs while installing nuts and lock-
(5) Disconnect hydraulic brake lines at the
washers.
wheel cylinders on each side. Plug the brake lines
(3) Before tightening U-bolt nuts and lock-
and cylinder ports to prevent contamination.
washers, make certain that axle is positioned so
(6) Place an axle jack or other means of
that the spring center bolts enter recesses made
support under the axle.
into top of the axle spring seats. Torque nuts to
(7) Remove the four hex nuts and lock-
40 to 50 ft/lbs.
washers from the U-bolts under the spring pad on
(4) Connect drag link to ball stud on the
each side of the axle, and remove the axle from
steering arm, and tighten threaded plug in the
under the vehicle.
end of the drag link.
b. Installation.
(5) Connect brake lines to wheel cylinders
(1) Place U-bolts over front springs (see
on each side of the axle.
(2) Support axle assembly so that it is held
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