CHAPTER 5. FRONT AXLE MAINTENANCE

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FRONT AXLE MAINTENANCE

OVERVIEW

This chapter illustrates and describes procedures for maintenance of the front axle. A list of tasks

contained in this chapter is shown below.

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Front Axle Assembly Replacement ...............................................................................................

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Front Axle Thrust Arms Replacement ...........................................................................................

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Steering Knuckle and Front Axle Final Drive Replacement ..........................................................

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FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT

This task covers: a. Removal

b. Installation

INITIAL SETUP

Equipment Condition:

Tools and Special Equipment:

Shop Equipment, SC 4910-95-CL-A31

Reference

Condition Description

Tool Kit, SC 5180-90-CL-N26

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Exhaust Pipe (Front)

Remover, P/N 406 589 05 33 00

Removed

Wrench, P/N 000 589 51 03 00

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Front Loader (SEE) or

Materials/Parts:

Forklift (HMMH) Removed

Pin, Cotter

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Cab Tilted

Nut, Lock

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Front Axle Torsion Bar

Removed

Washer, Lock

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Transmission Drained

Seal (2)

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Front Axle Center

Nut, Lock (2)

Housing Drained

Packing (2)

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Wheel Hub Drive Drained

Washer, Lock (4)

General Safety Instructions:

Ring, Seal (4)

Compound, Sealing

Appendix B, Item 15

WARNING

Grease, Molybdenum

Appendix B, Item 24

Wheel assembly weighs 170

Disulfide

pounds (77 kilograms). To

Rags

Appendix B, Item 40

avoid personal injury, use a

hoist or suitable lifting device

Personnel Required: (2)

when lifting wheel assembly.

References:

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