TM  10-3930-643-34 FRONT  AND  REAR  AXLES  TROUBLESHOOTING  AND  MAINTENANCE. 7-2. Front Axle Assembly (S/N 2001 to 2903). (Sheet 3 of 6) REMOVAL 6. 7. 8. 9. Using a 9/16”   socket,  socket wrench handle and a 9/16” open end wrench, remove nut (15), washer (16), bolt (17), washer (18) and clamp (19). Using a 9/16” socket and socket wrench handle, remove two bolts (20), washers (21) and access cover (22). Using two 7/16"   box and open end wrenches,  remove  tube  assemblies  (23). Using a 3/4” socket and socket wrench handle, remove bolt (24), washer (25) and clamp (26). WEIGHT  HAZARD Use  transmission  and  differential lift for removal and installation. Keep area clear of unnecessary personnel. Failure to follow this procedure could result in SEVERE INJURY . 10. Position  transmission  and  differential lift under front axle assembly. 11. Using a 1-1/2”   socket,  socket  wrench handle and a 1-1/2” open end wrench, remove eight nuts (27), washers (28), bolts (29), washers (30) and front axle assembly. 12. Place front axle assembly on wood blocks and remove transmission and differential  lift. 13. Using a 7/16” socket and socket wrench, remove plug (31). 14. Using a 1-1/4” socket and socket wrench handle, remove plug (32), preformed packing (33), plug (34) and preformed packing (35). Discard preformed packings (33 and 35). Go to sheet 4 7-7