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TM-9-2320-361-34 Direct Maintenance Manual for M44A2 Series Trucks

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TM 9-2320-361-34 CHAPTER 10 AXLES AND SUSPENSION MAINTENANCE Section I. Front Axle Maintenance (page 10-1) Section II Rear Axle and Suspension Maintenance (page 10-43) Section 1. FRONT AXLE MAINTENANCE 10-1. FRONT AXLE MAINTENANCE INDEX I PARA. NO. TITLE PAGE NO. I 10-2. Front Axle Replacement 10-1 10-3. Differential Carrier Replacement 10-4 10-4. Differential Carner Repair 10-6 10-5. Front and Rear Differential Oil Seal Replacement 10-34 10-6. Steering Knuckle and Steering Arm Maintenance 10-36 10-2. FRONT AXLE REPLACEMENT THIS TASK COVERS: a. Removal b. Installation INITIAL SETUP APPLICABLE MODELS All TOOLS General mechanic’s tool kit (Appendix B, Item 1) Torque wrench, 3/4-in. dr. (Appendix B, Item 6) Hydraulic jack Jack stands MATERIALS/PARTS Eight lockwashers (Appendix F, Item 148) PERSONNEL REQUIRED Two EQUIPMENT CONDITION Parking brake set (TM 9-2~20-36 1-10). Front wheels removed (TM9-2320-361-20). . Front propeller shaft removed (TM 9-2320-361-20). Drag link removed (TM 9-2320-361-20). Brake line removed at tee fitting on front axle (TM 9-2320-361-20). Front shock absorbers removed (TM 9-2320-361-20). GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Weight of vehicle must be supported on jack stands at all times. Ensure axle is balanced and personnel are clear before lowering axle. REFERENCES (TM) LO 9-2320-209-12-1 TM 9-2320-361-10 TM 9-2320-361-20 TM 9-2320-361-34P 10-1