TM-9-2320-365-34-2

M1078 SERIES, 2 1/2-TON, 4 X 4, LIGHT MEDIUM TACTICAL VEHICLES (LMTV)

TECHNICAL MANUAL; MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS; DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE; VOLUME NO. 2 OF 2

AUGUST 2005

CHANGE 2

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TM 9-2320-365-34-2

Change 2

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(17) Position transmission/differential lift under front

differential (29).

(18) Secure front differential (29) to transmission/

differential lift with chain.

(19) Raise transmission/differential lift to apply pressure

to front differential (29).

(20) Remove nut (30), washer (31), and bolt (32) from

front shock absorber (33).

(21) Remove four self-locking nuts (34) and mounting

pad (35) from two U-bolts (36).

Discard self-locking

nuts.

(22) Remove two U-bolts (36) from leaf spring (37).

Discard U-bolts.

(23) Perform steps (20) through (22) on left side of front

axle assembly.

(24) Remove front axle assembly (8) from vehicle.

WARNING

Front axle assembly weighs

appro-

ximately 1580 lbs (717 kgs).

Front axle

assembly must be supported on a

transmission/differential

lift

during

removal.

Failure to comply may result in

injury to personnel or damage to

equipment.

NOTE

Left and right sides of front axle assembly

are removed the same way.

Right side

shown.

NOTE

Step (24) requires the aid of two assistants.