TM-9-2320-285-24-2

TRUCK TRACTOR, YARD TYPE, 43,500 LB GVW, DED, 4X2, ARMY MODEL M878A1

TECHNICAL MANUAL; ORGANIZATIONAL, DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL

OCTOBER 1985

TM-9-2320-285-24-2 - Page 143 of 698

TM 9-2320-285-24-2

3-18.

FRONT AXLE MAINTENANCE

STEP

LOCATION

ITEM

ACTION

REMARKS

INSPECTION (cont)

6

d.

Bushings (36

Inspect

Inspect for flaking, crack-

(cont)

and 37)

ing, or excessive wear.

Replace if any of these

conditions are observed

e.

All other parts

Inspect

Replace if cracked, broken,

distorted, or threads

damaged

REASSEMBLY

7

Axle center

a.

Identification

Position

On axle center (4), if

(4)

plate (39)

removed

b.

Two drive

Install

screws (38)

8

Steering

a.

New bushing

Install

If removed.

Use arbor press

knuckle(36)

and bushing removal and in-

(31)

stallation tool.

Align oil

holes in bushing with oil

holes in steering knuckle.

Press new bushing into

knuckle about 1/8 inch;

relieve press pressure.

Press bushing in another

1/2 inch; relieve press

pressure.

Press bushing in

until flush with surface of

upper seal counterbore

b.

New bushing

Install

If removed.

Use arbor press

(37)

and bushing removal and in-

stallation tool (refer to

step 14a above).

Press

bushing in until flush with

inside surface of lower

knuckle boss

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