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 355 of 636

TM 9-2320-386-24-1-2

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FRONT AXLE REPLACEMENT (Contd)

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6.

Remove chains, lower and remove two hydraulic jacks from differential housing (4) and left axle

housing.

7.

Position two retainers (12) and rubber bushings (13) on piston rods (11). Ensure lips of rubber

bushings (13) are facing down.

8.

Pull shock absorbers (10) down through holes in clamping plates (6) and install two rubber

bushings (13), retainers (12), and new locknuts (14). Ensure lips of rubber bushings (13) are in holes

of clamping plates (6). Tighten locknuts (14) until two rubber bushings (13) start to bulge.

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