TM-9-2320-365-34-2 LMTV Direct Maintenance Manual M1078 Series - Volume 2 Download
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TM 9-2320-365-34-2 Change 2 9-5 (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.