TM 9-2320-209-34-2-1 CHAPTER 10 FRONT AXLE GROUP MAINTENANCE Section I. SCOPE 10-1. EQUIPMENT ITEMS COVERED. This chapter gives equipment maintenance procedures for the front axle assembly, differential carrier assembly and the steering mechanism for which there are authorized corrective maintenance tasks at the direct and general support maintenance levels. Since bearings in the differential must be maintained, the procedure for the maintenance of bearings is also included in this chapter. 10-2. EQUIPMENT ITEMS NOT COVERED . All equipment items for which corrective maintenance is authorized at the direct and general support maintenance levels are covered in this chapter. Section II. FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY 10-3. FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT. TOOLS: No special tools required SUPPLIES: None PERSONNEL: Two EQUIPMENT CONDITION: Truck parked, engine off, handbrake set. a. Preliminary Procedures. (1) Jack up and support front end of chassis. Refer to TM 9-2320-209-20. (2) Remove front wheels. Refer to TM 9-2320-209-10. (3) Remove front propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft and Universal Joint Removal and Replacement, TM 9-2320-209-20. Lines, (4) Remove drag link. Refer to TM 9-2320-209-20. (5) Remove brake line at tee fitting on front axle. Refer to Hydraulic Hoses, and Fittings Removal and Replacement, TM 9-2320-209-20. 10-1