TM 9-2320-260-34-1
CHAPTER 10
AXLES AND SUSPENSION MAINTENANCE
Section I.
Front Axle Maintenance (page 10-1)
Section II.
Forward-Rear and Rear-Rear Axle Replacement (page 10- 16)
Section III. Differential Maintenance (page 10-18)
Section 1. FRONT AXLE MAINTENANCE
10-1. FRONT AXLE MAINTENANCE INDEX
PARA.
TITLE
PAGE
NO.
NO.
10-2.
Front Axle Replacement
10-1
10-3.
Steering Knuckle Maintenance
10-4
10-4.
Wheel Hub Spindle Maintenance
10-14
10-2. FRONT AXLE REPLACEMENT
THIS TASK COVERS:
a. Removal
b. Installation
INITIAL SETUP
APPLICABLE MODELS
All
TOOLS
General mechanic’s tool kit
(Appendix B, Item 1)
Torque wrench, 3/4-in. dr. (Appendix B, Item 2)
1-5/16-in. socket, 3/4-in. dr
(Appendix B, Item 31)
Jack stands
Hydraulic jack
MATERIALS/PARTS
Eight lockwashers (Appendix D, Item 241)
PERSONNEL REQUIRED
Three
REFERENCES (TM)
TM 9-2320-260-20
TM 9-2320-260-34P-1
EQUIPMENT CONDITION
l Front wheels removed (TM 9-2320-260-20).
l Front propeller shaft removed
(TM 9-2320-260-20).
l Drag link removed (TM 9-2320-260-20).
l Steering assist cylinder removed
(TM 9-2320-260-20).
l Front shock absorbers removed
(TM 9-2320-260-20).
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Weight of vehicle must be supported on jack stands
at all times.
10-1