TM 5-3805-262-343-9.FRONTANDREARAXLESMAINTENANCE(CONT)b. FrontAxleDifferentialAssembly.This task covers removal and installationof front axle differential assembly.TOOLS: No. 1 Common Organizational Maintenance Tool KitHand hammer, 16 ouncesSoft stoneTorque wrench, 1/2 inch driveAutomotive Mechanic’s Tool KitChisel, 3/4 inch cutPutty knifeSocket wrench set, 1/2 inch drivePry barChain hoistRoller jackRubber malletWood blockMATERIALS/PARTS: Clean cloths (Appendix C, item 1)Cleaning solvent P-D-680 (Appendix C, item 2)Air-drying adhesive (Appendix C, item 34)REFERENCES: TM 5-3805-262-10TM 5-3805-262-20LO 5-3805-262-12NOTEPRELIMINARY PROCEDURE: Lubricant drained from front axle differentialassembly and planetary ends,front chassis raised and supported usingjack stands, front drive shaft and front wheels removed, and brake linesand fittings disconnected from front axle (refer to TM 5-3805-262-20);and planetary gear spiders and axle shafts removed (page 3-367).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)3-362Loosen and remove 12 nuts (1) and washers (2).Loosen but don’t remove remaining two nuts (1). These will prevent dif-ferential assembly from falling after it is broken loose from housing.Loosen differential assemblyIf necessary, use hammer and(3) from axle housing using rubber mallet.chisel.
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