Front and Rear Axle Shafts and Bearings (cont)

TM 10-3930-638-24&P

2-39. AXLES AND DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLIES MAINTENANCE (cont)

f. Front and Rear Axle Shafts and Bearings (cont).

STEP

LOCATION

ITEM

ACTION

REMARKS

REMOVAL

WARNING

Before raising vehicle from ground, be sure that shipping lock pin

i s installed. Failure to do so may cause vehicle to turn and slip

o f f jacks or jack stands causing serious injury or death. If you

a r e i n j u r e d b y f a l l i n g e q u i p m e n t , o b t a i n medical aid immediately.

Tire and wheel assembly must be removed before removing axle shaft

and hub and drum assembly to avoid damaging axle oil seal. Damage

t o seal can result in contamination of brake linings and brake

failure.

Front or rear

a. Tire and

Remove

axle

wheel

Remove

b. Eight nuts

(1), lock

washers (2),

and tapered

d o w e l s (3)

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