TM-9-2320-273-34
TRUCK TRACTOR, LINE HAUL; LIGHT EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTER; TRUCK CHASSIS; MEDIUM EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTER
TECHNICAL MANUAL; DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE
DECEMBER 1980
TM-9-2320-273-34 - Page 93 of 801
TM9-2320-273-34
NOTE
When installing nuts on each U-bolt,
tighten each nut a few turns at a time so
that approximately the same number of
threads protrude beyond the nut on each
side of the bolt (fig. 2-44).
(5) Install shock mounting bracket, washers and nuts on each U-bolt. Tighten to 125-165 Ib-ft
(170-224 N-m) torque.
(6) Connect brake air lines in three places at each side of axle (fig. 2-43).
(7) Connect drag link to pitman arm (fig. 2-42) and secure with nut tightened to 110-125 Ib-ft
(149-170 N-m) torque. Install cotter pin.
(8) Install brake drum, hub, and wheel bearings as described in procedure for Front Wheel
Bearings and Seal Maintenance, TM 9-2320-273-20. Repeat procedure for opposite side of axle.
(9) Install both shock absorbers, ( Refer to TM 9-2320-273-20.)
(10) Install both front wheels. (Refer to TM 9-2320-273-10.)
(11) Road test vehicle and check for vibration, steering or brake problems.
2-15. Front Axle (M916 thru M920).
The procedure for replacing the front axle on the models M916 thru
M920 are identical to the procedures for the model M915 except as noted below.
a. Preparation. (same as para 2-14a).
b. Removal Procedure.
Omit step (1) in para 2-14b and perform the following additional tasks at
beginning of procedure.
(1)
Drain oil from axle differential. (Refer to LO 9-2320-273-12).
(2) Disconnect propeller shaft from axle differential. (Refer to TM 9-2320- 273-20.)
(3) Disconnect auxiliary power steering cylinder from steering linkage by removing cotter
pin, nut, and washer. (Refer to TM 9-2320-273-20.)
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