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 is   installed.   Failure   to   do   so   may   cause   vehicle   to   turn   and   slip off   jacks   or   jack   stands   causing   serious   injury   or   death.   If   you are   injured   by   falling   equipment,    obtain   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 to   seal   can   result   in   contamination   of   brake   linings   and   brake f a i l u r e. 1 Front   or   rear a.   Tire   and Remove Para   2-47 axle wheel b.   Eight   nuts Remove ( 1 ) ,    l o ck washers   (2), and   tapered dowels  (3) Change 3 2-253