TM 10-3930-669-34 10-3. AXLE HOUSING REPLACEMENT. This task covers: a. Removal b. Cleaning/Inspection c. Installation INITIAL SETUP Tools and Special Tools Materials Parts Tool Kit, General Mechanic’s: Automotive Gear Oil, Lubricating (Item 11, Appendix B) (Item 1, Appendix E) Loctite (Item 22, Appendix B) Lifting Device, Minimum Capacity 3000 lbs Solvent, Dry-cleaning (Item 20, Appendix B) (1814 kg) Seal Wrench, Torque (0 to 175 lb-ft [0-237 N•m]) (Item 5, Appendix E) Equipment Condition Planetary hubs removed (Para 9-2) Drive axle removed (Para 10-2) a. Removal NOTE Left and right axle housings are removed the same way.  Left axle housing shown. (1) Remove seal (1) from axle housing assembly (2).  Discard seal. (2) Remove plug (3) from axle housing assembly (2). WARNING Axle housing with brakes weighs 85 lbs (39 kg).  Attach suitable lifting device prior to removal or installation to prevent possible injury to personnel. (3) Remove fourteen nuts (4) from twelve studs (5) and two studs (6). (4) Remove axle housing assembly (2) and seal (7) from differential housing assembly (8).  Discard seal. 10-9