Section XXXI. MAINTENANCE OF FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY

TM 5-4210-224-14&P

Section XXXI. MAINTENANCE OF FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY

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General................................ ................................ . 4-249

Axle Joint Assembly

Manual Locking Hub

Replacement................................ ...................... 4-252

Replacement................................ ...................... 4-253

Front Axle Shaft Replacement .............................. 4-251

Front Axle Replacement................................ ........ 4-250

4-249. GENERAL.

This section contains information on the maintenance of the front axle assembly that are maintaina le at the

Organizational level.

4-250. FRONT AXLE REPLACEMENT.

This task covers:

a. Removal

b. Installation

INITIAL SETUP:

Tools

Equipment Condition

General Mechanics Tool Kit

Para.

Condition Description

Jack

4-185

Universal Joint Removed

Jack Stand

4-188

Front Propellor Shaft Removed

Materials/Parts

General Safety Instructions

Front Axle (006-90001)

Engine OFF

Solvent (Appendix D, Item 44)

Transmission in (N) neutral.

Parking brake and micro-brakelock set.

REMOVAL

a. Disconnect the connecting rod from the steering

arm (paragraph 4-224).

b. Remove the brake caliper (paragraph 4-218).

CAUTION

Support the brake caliper to

prevent stretching or damage to

the brake hose.

c. Disconnect the shock absorbers from the axle

brackets (paragraph 4-231).

d. Remove the front stabilizer bar.

e. Remove the axle vent tube and clips.

f. Remove nuts (1), washers (2), U-bolts (3),

spacers (4), and plates (5). Support the axle

with a jack.

h. Clean the axle assembly

using

solvent

g. Slide the axle assembly out from under the

(Appendix D, Item 44).

vehicle.

i. Inspect the front axle assembly and replace the

components as required.

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