TM-9-2320-260-20
TRUCK, 5-TON, 6X6, M809 SERIES (DIESEL)
TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE
APRIL 1995
TM-9-2320-260-20 - Page 593 of 1337
TM 9-2320-260-20
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7-10. FRONT AXLE SHAFT AND UNIVERSAL JOINT MAINTENANCE
THIS TASK COVERS:
a. Removal
c. Installation
b. Cleaning and Inspection
INITIAL SETUP
APPLICA8LE MODELS
All
MATERIAIS/PARTS
Two brake line seals
Ten lockwashers
Seal
GAA grease (Appendix C, Item 16)
Sealant (Appendix C, Item 27)
Drycleaning solvent (Appendix C, Item 29)
Rags (Appendix C, Item 22)
Cap and plug set (Appendix C, Item 9)
REFERENCES (TM]
LO 9-2320-260-12
TM 9-2320-260-10
TM 9-2320-260-20P
EQUIPMENT CONDITION
• Parking brake set (TM 9-2320-260-10).
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Front axle raised and supported (para. 9-2).
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Front hub and drum removed (para. 9-4).
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Do not use compressed air or dry brush for
cleaning in areas where asbestos brake lining
dust may accumulate.
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Use brake spring pliers to remove or replace
brakeshoe springs.
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Keep fire extinguisher nearby when using
drycleaning solvent.
CAUTION
Cap or plug openings immediately after disconnecting lines and
hoses to prevent contamination. Failure to do so may result in
brake system damage.
NOTE
Have a drainage container positioned to catch brake fluid.
1. Remove screw (8), brake line seals (5) and (7), and brake line (6) from wheel cylinder (2). Discard
brake line seals (5) and (7).
WARNING
Brakeshoe springs are under tension. Use brake spring pliers to
remove brakeshoe springs. Other tools may fail to hold spring,
which may cause injury to personnel.
2. Remove spring (1) from brakeshoes (11).
3. Remove ten nuts (13), lockwashers (14), and reinforcement plate (12) from backing plate (10).
Discard lockwashers (14).
4. Remove backing plate (10) from spindle (3).
5. Remove spindle (3) from steering knuckle (9) and splined rod (4).
CAUTION
Care must be used when removing axles to prevent damage to
or displacement of oil seal retaining assembly,
6. Remove axle (21) from steering knuckle (9).
7. Remove bearing (15) and washer (16) from splined rod (4).
8. Remove retainer (20), washer (18), and seal (19) from splined rod (17). Discard seal (19).
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