TM 5-3805-262-343-9. FRONT AND REAR AXLES MAINTENANCEa. FrontAxle.This task covers removal and installation of front axle.TOOLS: No. 2 Common Organizational Maintenance Tool KitSafety glassesTorque wrench, 3/4 inch driveSocket wrench set, 3/4 inch driveWood blocks, twoChain hoistJack standsRoller jackMATERIALS/PARTS: Lock nuts, eight (FSCM 10988 PN 131-1253)REFERENCES: TM 5-3805-262-10TM 5-3805-262-20LO 5-3805-262-12NOTEPRELIMINARY PROCEDURE: Front chassis raised and supported using jackstands, front drive shaft disconnected from front axle differentialassembly, front wheels removed, brake lines and fittings disconnectedfrom front axle, and brake calipers removed (refer to TM 5-3805-262-20).REMOVAL (SHEET 1 OF 2)Before performing following steps, be sure that transport/service linkis in engaged position (refer to TM 5-3805-262-10) and chassis issecurely supported by jack stands. Failure to do so could cause chassisto fall on you causing serious injury or death.(1)(2)(3)(4)Remove hardware securing clamp (l). Spread clamp and remove from axlevent hose (2).Disconnect axle vent hose (2) fromadapter (3). Do this by pulling hosestraight up off adapter.If necessary, remove adapter (3)from front axle (8) housing.Position roller jack beneath frontaxle housing directly under differ-ential assembly. Raise roller jackuntil front axle is supported byroller jack.3-358
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