TM-9-2320-386-24-1-2
2-1/2-TON, 6X6, M44A3 SERIES TRUCKS (DIESEL)
TECHNICAL MANUAL; EXTENDED SERVICE PROGRAM (ESP); UNIT, DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT; MAINTENANCE MANUAL; VOLUME 2 OF 2
MAY 2001
TM-9-2320-386-24-1-2 - Page 354 of 636
TM 9-2320-386-24-1-2
0343 00
FRONT AXLE REPLACEMENT (Contd)
0343 00-8
JACK STAND
3
5
7
~
2
~
8
6
FRONT OF
VEHICLE
INSTALLATION
WARNING
Axle is heavy. Ensure axle is secured with chains and personnel are
clear before lifting axle. Failure to do so may result in injury to
personnel.
NOTE
Two assistants will help with steps 1 through 3.
Position thicker end of lower spring seat toward front of vehicle.
1.
Using two hydraulic jacks, place axle assembly (8) under vehicle.
2.
Align spring seats (5) on axle assembly (8) under springs (1).
3.
Raise axle assembly (8) until holes in spring seats (5) meet spring centering bolts (9).
4.
Install four U-bolts (2) on two saddle plates (3).
NOTE
Install right clamping plate with steering assist cylinder
mounting facing rear of vehicle.
5.
Install two clamping plates (6) on axle assembly (8) with four U-bolts (2) and eight new
locknuts (7). Tighten locknuts (7) 190-230 lb-ft (258-312 N
•
m).
9
1
HYDRAULIC
JACK
CHAINS
~
4
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