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 TM 9-2320-312-24-1
FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT - CONTINUED
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REMOVAL
1.
Block rear wheels.
2.
At left side of vehicle, remove cotter pin (2) and castle nut (3) securing rear end of drag link (1) to steering arm (4). Dis-
card cotter pin.
3.
Disconnect drag link (1) from steering arm (4) and secure drag link in raised position with nonelectrical wire.
4.
Loosen, but do not remove, eight nuts (7) from four U-bolts (6).
5.
At each of two front wheels, loosen, but do not remove, ten lug nuts (TM 9-2320-312-10).
WARNING
Use extreme caution when handling heavy parts. Provide adequate support and use assistance during proce-
dure. Ensure that any lifting device used is in good condition and of suitable load capacity. Keep clear of
heavy parts supported only by lifting device. Failure to follow this warning may result in injury or death to
personnel.
6.
Place one hydraulic jack under left and right frame rails just behind locations stenciled "TIE DOWN POINT".
7.
Raise hydraulic jacks until both front tires just clear the ground. Place jackstands under front bumper to secure vehicle in
raised position.
8.
Remove front wheel and tire assemblies (TM 9-2320-312-10).
9.
Place one floor jack centered under front axle assembly (5). Raise floor jack to support front axle assembly.
10.
Remove eight nuts (7), washers (8), four U-bolts (6), and two spring caps (11) to separate front axle assembly (5) from
two springs (10).
NOTE
It may be necessary to further raise front of vehicle to gain adequate clearance to remove front axle assem-
bly. Use wood blocks as required with jackstands at front bumper.
11.
Lower floor jack and remove front axle assembly (5) and two shock absorber mounting brackets (9) from side of vehi-
cle.
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