Drive Axle Assembly

b. Installation. Install the steering axle assembly by

(4) Disconnect hydraulic brake line at tee on

right-hand axle mounting support.

reversing the procedure in a above.

(5) Attach hoist to front of truck and raise

2-15. Drive Axle Assembly

trucks just enough to take weight off of axle housings.

a. Removal The complete drive unit, including

(6) Remove (2) bolts and nuts that attach the

wheels and tires, can be removed as a unit. Proceed as

differential housing to the truck frame.

follows:

(7) Remove nuts and lockwashers from U-

(1) Remove hydraulic lift assembly (para 2-11)

bolts. Pull U-bolts from axle supports.

(8) Raise front of truck until supports clear

(2) Remove propeller shaft (para 5-21).

axle housings and roll drive unit from beneath truck.

(3) Remove hand brake assembly (para 5-12)

NOTE

If desired, detach universal joint from

pinion flange and leave handbrake

assembly installed.

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