TM 9-2320-302-34
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REAR AXLE REPLACEMENT - CONTINUED
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REMOVAL - CONTINUED
10.
Remove axle housing (8) from under vehicle.
11.
If new rear axle housing (8) will not be equipped with brake chambers (2), remove brake chambers (TM 9-2320-302-
20).
INSTALLATION
1.
If new rear axle housing (8) is not equipped with brake chambers, install brake chambers (TM 9-2320-302-20).
WARNING
Axle housing is heavy and can injure personnel if dropped. Support axle housing during installation to pre-
vent injury to personnel.
2.
Using hydraulic jack, position axle housing (8) under vehicle.
3.
Position bottom half of axle clamp (15) upward against axle housing (8).
4.
Position top half of axle clamp (15) to top of axle housing (8).
5.
Install two u-bolts (14), four washers (13), and nuts (12) to axle clamp (15). Tighten nuts initially, in diagonal sequence,
to 60 lb-ft (81 Nm). Tighten nuts again in diagonal sequence to 130 lb-ft (176 Nm). Apply final torque of 200 lb-ft (271
Nm).
6.
Repeat steps 3 through 5 for opposite side of axle housing (8).
7.
Connect two v-rods (11) to top of axle housing (8) with two screws (10) and nuts (9). Tighten nuts to 427 lb-ft (579
Nm).
8.
Remove hydraulic jack.
9,10
14
13
8
15
12
11
