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TM5-4210-229-14&P
Section XXIX.
MAINTENANCE OF FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY
Para.
Para.
Front Axle Replacement.......................................... 4-200
Front Axle Shaft Replacement.................................4-201
General ...................................................................4-199
4-199.
GENERAL
This section contains information on the maintenance of the front axle assembly that are maintainable
at the Organizational level.
4-200.
FRONT AXLE REPLACEMENT.
This task covers:
a.
Removal
b.
Installation
INITIAL SET-UP
Tools
General Mechanics Tool Kit
Jack
Jack Stands
Materials/Parts
Front Axle Assembly (FA-64)
Solvent (Appendix D, Item 54)
Gear Oil (Appendix D, Item 36)
Equipment Condition
Para.
Condition Description
4-154
Front Propeller Shaft Removed
4-173
System Bled
4-169
Brakes Disconnected
4-176
Drag Link Disconnected
4-9
Lubricant Drained
4-162
Tire Rim Assembly Removed
General Safety Instructions
Engine OFF.
Transmission in (N) neutral.
Parking brake set.
Battery selector switch OFF.
REMOVAL
A jack should never be used alone to support vehicle
while under-chassis service is being performed. The
jack may lower and serious personal injury could
result. Always support vehicle with floor stands.
a.
Jack up truck until load is removed from the
springs and place jack stand under frame to
safely secure truck weight off axle assembly.
b.
Support axle on jack stands and remove four
U-bolt nuts (1) and two spring U-bolts (2) from
axle assembly (3).
4-216
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