AXLE JOINT ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT.

TM 5-4210-224-14&P

4-252. AXLE JOINT ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT.

This task covers:

a. Removal

b. Installation

INITIAL SETUP:

Tools

Materials/Parts

General Mechanics Tool Kit

Axle Joint (14050688)

C Clamp

Grease (Appendix D, Item 15)

(J-9519-10)

Equipment Condition

Spanner

Para.

Condition Description

(J-23447)

4-203

Wheels and Tires Removed

Sleeve

4-233

Wheel, Hub, Rotor Removed

(J-23453-4)

4-236

Spindle Removed

Lower Ball Joint Separator

4-237

Steering Arm Removed

(J-23454-1)

4-253

Manual Locking Hub Removed

Upper and Lower Ball Joint Sleeve

General Safety Instructions

(J-23454-2)

Engine OFF.

Upper and Lower Ball Joint Spacer

Transmission in (N) neutral.

(J-23454-3 or J-6283-3)

Parking brake and micro-brakelock set.

King Pin Socket

(J-26871)

Front Pinion Bearing Installer

(J-7817)

King Pin Bearing Seal Installer

(J-22301)

King Pin Installer

(J-28871)

REMOVAL

a. Remove bolts (1), nuts (2) and king pin bearing cap

(3).

b. Remove nuts (4) alternately as spring (5) will force

steering arm (6) up.

c. Remove and discard gasket (7).

d. Remove spring (5) and upper king pin (8) using large

breaker bar and king pin socket.

e. Remove upper king pin bushing (9) and retainer (10)

from steering knuckle (11).

f. Remove steering knuckle (11) from yoke (12).

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