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TM 10-3930-669-34
WARNING
Steer axle weighs 232 lbs (105 kg).
Attach lifting device prior to removal
or installation to position steer axle
on floor jack to prevent possible
injury to personnel.
(3)
Attach lifting device to steer axle (3).
(4)
Place steer axle (3) on floor jack with two
fittings (2 and 13) in the up position.
(5)
Remove lifting device from steer axle (3).
(6)
Raise the floor jack and position steer axle
(3) under frame (12) until the front and
rear silent blocks (7 and 11) are aligned
with frame sockets (6).
(7)
Install front and rear silent blocks (7 and
11) in frame sockets (6) by slowly raising
floor jack.
(8)
Install shim (10) between rear silent block
(11) and frame socket (6).
(9)
Install frame socket (6) on rear silent block
(11) with screw (9), shim (10), and nut (8).
(10)
Install frame socket (6) on front silent block (7) with screw (5) and nut (4).
NOTE
Do not perform Step (11) until all Follow-on Maintenance tasks are completed and normal weight
of vehicle is on axle. Front and rear silent blocks are installed the same way. Rear silent block
shown.
(11)
Tighten nuts (4 and 8) to 420 to 480 lb-ft (596-651 Nm).
(12)
Remove floor jack from steer axle (3).
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