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

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TM 9-2320-365-34-2

10-2. REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT (CONT)

WARNING

Rear axle assembly weighs approximately

1580 lbs (717 kgs).

Rear 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

• Steps (14) through (18) require the aid of an

assistant.

• Left and right side shock absorbers are removed

the same way. Right side shown.

(14) Position transmission/differential lift under rear axle

assembly (3) and secure with chain.

(15) Remove nut (23), two washers (24), and bolt (25) from

shock absorber (26).

NOTE

Left and right side U-bolts and mounting pads

are removed the same way.

Right side

shown.

(16) Remove four self-locking nuts (27), washers (28), and

mounting pad (29) from two U-bolts (30). Discard self-

locking nuts.

(17) Remove two U-bolts (30) from rear left spring (31).

Discard U-bolts.

(18) Remove rear axle assembly (3) from vehicle.

(18.1) Perform steps (14) through (18) on left side of rear axle

assembly.

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