TM 9-2320-302-34
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FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT - CONTINUED
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REMOVAL - CONTINUED
8.
Using lifting device, remove axle (7) from floor jack.
INSTALLATION
WARNING
Front axle weighs 1060 lb (481 kg). Support front axle with a suitable floor jack during installation to pre-
vent possible injury to personnel.
NOTE
Procedure is same for both sides except where noted.
1.
With axle (7) installed and secured on suitable floor jack, position axle under vehicle.
2.
Coat bottom of shim (13) with sealing compound and install shim on axle (7) with wide end of shim toward rear of vehi-
cle.
3.
Install pin (14) in spacer (12).
4.
Coat top of spacer (12) with sealing compound and install spacer on top of shim (13).
5.
Install axle (7).
6.
Coat bottom and U-bolt saddles of two axle stops (11) with sealing compound. Coat threads of U-bolts (10) with anti-
seize compound.
7.
Install two axle stops (11), four U-bolts (10), eight washers (9), and eight nuts (8) on axle (7). Tighten nuts to 380-460
lb-ft (515-624 Nm).
8.
Remove floor jack from under vehicle.
9.
Install tie rod (6) and two castellated nuts (5). Tighten nuts to 165-180 lb-ft (224-244 Nm).
10.
Install two new cotter pins (4) through castellated nuts (5).
11.
On left side, install drag link (3) and castellated nut (2). Tighten nut to 165-180 lb-ft (224-244 Nm).
12.
Install new cotter pin (1) through castellated nut (2).
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