TM 9-2320-302-34
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REAR AXLE REPLACEMENT - CONTINUED
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REMOVAL
NOTE
Tag air lines to aid in installation.
1.
Disconnect two air lines (1) from brake chamber (2).
NOTE
Note position of spider assembly prior to removal to aid in installation.
2.
Remove eight lock nuts (3), washers (4), screws (5), washers (6), and spider assembly (7) from axle housing (8). Discard
lock nuts.
3.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 for opposite side of axle housing (8).
WARNING
Axle housing is heavy and can injure personnel if dropped. Support axle housing during removal to prevent
injury to personnel.
4.
Using suitable hydraulic jack, support axle housing (8).
5.
Remove two nuts (9) and screws (10) to disconnect two v-rods (11) from top of axle housing (8).
NOTE
Note position of axle clamps on axle for installation.
6.
Remove four nuts (12), washers (13), and two u-bolts (14) from axle clamp (15).
7.
Remove top half of axle clamp (15) from axle housing (8).
8.
Position bottom half of axle clamp (15) downward, away from axle housing (8).
9.
Repeat steps 6 through 8 for opposite side of axle housing (8).
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