TM 9-2320-386-24-1-2 0344 00 FORWARD-REAR AND REAR-REAR AXLE REPLACEMENT (Contd) 0344 00-4 3. Remove four grease fittings (20) from tandem axle spring seats (18). 4. Place first hydraulic jack under differential housing (8) and install chains around differential housing (8) and back to hydraulic jack to support axle (7). Place second hydraulic jack under right axle housing, outboard of axle (7). Raise vehicle enough to remove two jack stands from under axle (7). 5. Place two jack stands under tandem axle spring seats (18). 6. Lower hydraulic jack enough to relieve tension on springs (19). NOTE Step 7 applies to left side only. 7. Remove four nuts (9), lockwashers (10), screws (4), bracket (5), plate (11), and bracket (6) from axle (7). Tie upper torque rod (3) out of the way. Discard lockwashers (10). 8. Remove eight nuts (16), lockwashers (17), screws (2), and two brackets (1) from brackets (15). Lower brackets (15). Discard lockwashers (17). 9. Remove two axle spring seats (12) from four guide pins (14) and axle (7). 10. Remove two seats (13) from axle spring seats (12). WARNING Axle is heavy. Axle assembly with differential installed is not balanced and may flip forward or backward if not properly secured. Ensure personnel are clear before lowering axle. Failure to do so may result in injury to personnel. NOTE Assistant will help with step 11. 11. Lower hydraulic jacks and remove axle (7) from vehicle.