Section IV. STEERING MECHANISM

TM 9-2320-211-34-2-1

Section IV.

STEERING MECHANISM

9-5. FRONT AXLE SHAFTS, BEARINGS, SEALS, KNUCKLES, AND ARMS REMOVAL,

REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, AND TESTS AND ADJUSTMENTS.

NOTE

T h i s task is the same for both sides of front

axle assembly, except where noted.

TOOLS:

B e a r i n g remover, pn 7950127

B e a r i n g remover and replacer, pn 7950130

B e a r i n g replacer, pn 7950129

A x l e shaft seal (2)

SUPPLIES:

A x l e shaft seal assembly (2)

T r u n n i o n bearing spacer set

PERSONNEL:

One

T r u c k parked, engine off, handbrake set.

EQUIPMENT CONDITION:

P r e l i m i n a r y Procedures.

( 1 ) J a c k up front of truck and put safety jacks under frame rails behind

f r o n t a x l e . R e f e r to TM 9-2320-211-20.

R e m o v e front tires and wheels. Refer to TM 9-2320-211-20.

(2)

R e m o v e front hub and brake drum assembly. Refer to TM 9-2320-211-20.

(3)

R e f e r to TM 9-2320-211-20.

R e m o v e tie rod assembly.

(4)

R e f e r to TM 9-2320-211-20.

R e m o v e drag link.

(5)

R e m o v e front moisture seal and dust boots. Refer to TM 9-2320-211-20.

(6)

Remove steering power cylinder. Refer to Part 2, para 13-5.

(7)

Drain

front

axle.

R e f e r to LO 9-2320-211-12.

(8)