TM-9-2320-361-34

2-1/2-TON, 6x6, M44A2 SERIES TRUCKS (MULTIFUEL)

TECHNICAL MANUAL; DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE

MAY 1992

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TM 9-2320-361-34

10-2. FRONT AXLE REPLACEMENT (Contd)

WARNING

Weight of vehicle must be supported on jack stands at all times. Do

not attempt to support weight of vehicle on hydraulic jack. Injury or

death to personnel may result if jack fails.

a. Removal

1. Raise axle

(4)

with hydraulic jack under differential (3) and place two jack stands under left and

right springs (10) between axle (4) and spring (10) hangers.

2. Remove eight nuts (6), lockwashers (7), and two clamp plates (8) from axle (4). Discard lock-

washers (7).

3. Remove four U-bolts (1) and two saddle

plates (2).

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Two assistants will help with step 4.

4. Lower axle (4) until it clears vehicle. Remove axle (4) from under vehicle and place on jack stands.

b. Installation

WARNING

Axle is heavy. Ensure axle is balanced and personnel are clear

before lowering axle. Failure to do so may result in injury to

personnel.

NOTE

Two assistants will help with installation.

1. Remove axle (4) from jack stands and place under vehicle.

2. Nine spring seats (5) on axle (4) under

springs (10).

3. Raise axle (4) until holes in spring seats (5) meet spring centering bolts

(9).

4.

Install four U-bolts (1) on two saddle plates (2).

NOTE

Install clamp plates with shock absorber mounting holes on outside,

toward rear of vehicle, and angled down.

5. Install two clamp plates (8) on four U-bolts (1) with eight new lockwashers (7) and nuts (6). Tighten

nuts (6) 190-230 lb-ft (258-312 N.m).

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