Section IV. STEERING SYSTEM MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

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Section IV. STEERING SYSTEM MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

12-3. DRIVE WHEEL SPINDLE REPLACEMENT/ADJUSTMENT

This Task Covers:

a. Removal

c. Inspection

e. Adjustment

b. Cleaning

d. Installation

INITIAL SETUP

Equipment Condition

Tools and Special Tools

Planetary wheel ends removed

Tool Kit, General Mechanic's: Automotive

Tie rod removed (Para 12-6).

Shop Equipment, Automotive Maintenance,

Common No. 2 Less Power

Materials/Parts

Compound, Sealing (Item 42, Appendix B)

Dial Indicator (Item 3, Appendix D)

Grease (Item 18, Appendix B)

Feeler Gauge (Item 8, Appendix D)

a. Removal.

NOTE

Right and left side drive wheel

spindles are removed the same

way. Right side is shown.

Upper and lower drive wheel spindle

caps are not interchangeable.

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(1)

Mark upper and lower drive wheel

spindle caps (1 and 2).

(2)

Remove four screws each (3) from

upper and lower drive wheel spindle

caps (1 and 2).

(3)

Install jacking screws in holes (A).

Tighten jacking screws to loosen

upper and lower drive wheel spindle

caps (1 and 2).

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