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  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.  10-4 Change 1