TM 9-2320-361-34 I 10-9. TANDEM AXLE REPLACEMENT THIS TASK COVERS: — a. Removal b. Installation REFERENCES (TM) TM 9-2320-361-20 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) 1-5/16-in. socket, 3/4-in. dr. (Appendix B, Item 31) Handle, socket wrench, 3/4-in. dr. (Appendix B, Item 35) Jack stands MATERIALS/PARTS Twelve locknuts (Appendix F, Item 104) PERSONNEL REQUIRED TM 9-2320-361-34P EQUIPMENT CONDITION ● Lower torque rods removed (tandem axle end only) (TM 9-2320-361-20). . Rear spring seats removed (TM 9-2320-361-20). GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ● Weight of vehicle must be supported on jack stands at all times. . Tandem axle is heavy. Support tandem axle during removal and installation. Two WARNING Weight of vehicle must be supported on jack stands at all times. Do not attempt to support weight of vehicle on hydraulic jack. Injury or death to personnel may result if jack fails. 1. Install jack stands under frame of vehicle behind rear-rear axle (3). a. Removal 2. Position hydraulic jack under center of tandem axle bracket (5). WARNING Tandem axle is heavy. Support tandem axle during installation. Failure to do so may result in injury to personnel or damage to equipment. 3. Remove twelve locknuts (4) and screws (1) from tandem axle bracket (5) and two rear axle bogie supports (2). Discard locknuts (4). NOTE Assistant will help with step 4. 4. Lower hydraulic jack and remove tandem axle bracket (5) from vehicle. 10-48