TOPIC 2. STEER AXLE

TM 10-3930-644-14&P

TOPIC 2. STEER AXLE

A. DESCRIPTION

B. REMOVAL

The steer axle assembly (Figure 2), is attached to the

1. Raise rear end of truck with chain hoist to height

truck frame by two axle mounting housings. (See Figure

which makes all parts accessible, and block

3.)

truck in this position.

It will be necessary to raise the rear of 'he truck to

2. Remove steer wheels.

remove the steer axle assembly, and the following

procedure is recommended:

3. Place a suitable jack under steer axle and raise

slightly to remove stress from axle mounting

housings and to support axle during removal.

4. Remove drag link from pivot arm.

Refer to

DRAG LINK Section.

5. Remove capscrews and locknuts securing axle

mounting housings to truck frame.

5. Lower jack and pull steer axle assembly from

under the truck.

NOTE

Refer to REPAIR MANUAL for

DISASSEMBLY.

INSPECTION,

Figure 2. Steer .Axle Assembly

REPAIR

and

REASSEMBLY

procedures.

Figure 3. Steer Axle and Connections

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