TM 5-3805-261-34
FRONT AXLE MAINTENANCE.
5-15.
Wheel Spindle, Bearings and Seals. (Sheet 2 of 7)
REMOVAL
NOTE
The following is a mainte-
nance procedure for the right
wheel spindle, bearings and
seals. The maintenance
procedure for the left wheel
spindle, bearings and seals
is identical.
1.
Remove two bolts (1) and cover
(2, Figure 5-84) from right side
of front axle.
2.
Remove and discard preformed
packing (3).
3.
Remove three bolts (4), retainer
(5) and shim(s) (6). Tie shim(s)
6) together and tag for identi-
fication.
4.
Loosen bolt (18) and nut (19).
5.
Position forks of jack group on
threads of bolt (18) at center of
wheel lean arm. Position other
end of jack group against wheel
spindle (11).
6.
Remove items 7 thru 11 as an
assembly from housing (17, Figure
5-85) by tightening nut on jack
group.
7.
Tighten bolt (18) and nut (19).
8.
Remove and separate ring (7) and
seal (8) from spindle (11, Figure
5-86). Be careful not to damage.
9.
Using suitable puller, remove
bearing (9) from spindle (11).
10.
Remove ten studs (10) and spindle
(11).
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Figure 5-84.
Figure 5-85.
