TM 9-2320-260-34-1
10-5. FORWARD-REAR AND REAR-REAR AXLE REPLACEMENT (Contd)
b.
Installation
NOTE
Two assistants will help with steps 1 through 4.
1.
Place hydraulic jack and axle (6) under truck and position two seats (13) on axle (6).
2.
Install two brackets (12) on ends of springs (17) over axle (6).
3.
Raise hydraulic jack until seats (13) meet brackets (12) and aline holes in brackets (12) with guide
pin (10) on axle (6).
4.
Aline two brackets (14) with brackets (12) and install axle (6) with eight bolts (20), four clips (19),
eight new lockwashers (16), and nuts (15). For M816 model, tighten nuts (15) 320-425 lb-ft
(434-576 Nm). For all other models, tighten nuts (15) 280-360 lb-ft (380-488 Nm).
NOTE
Step 5 applies to left side only.
5.
Untie upper torque rod (1), aline guide holes in bracket (2) with guide pins (11) and (10) and install
bracket (2) and plate (9) on axle (6) with four screws (3), two clips (4), four new lockwashers (8), and
nuts (7). For M816 model, tighten nuts (7) 320-425 lb-ft. (434-576 Nm). For all other models, tighten
nuts (7) 280-360 lb-ft (380-488 NZm).
6.
Raise hydraulic jack enough to remove two jack stands from under spring seats (18). Lower vehicle
to ground and remove hydraulic jack from differential housing (5).
7.
Connect brake hose (21) to tee (22).
FOLLOW-ON TASKS
Install propeller shaft (TM 9-2320-260-20).
Install brake line (as required) (TM 9-2320-260-20).
Install inner and outer wheels (as required) (TM 9-2320-260-20).
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