TM 9-2330-383-14&P
5-4. FRONT AXLE (CONT)
c. Remove two lock nuts (4) and shock bolts (5) from each side of vehicle, and
remove shock absorbers (6).
d. Remove four bolts (7) and lockwashers (8) from air bags on both sides of
vehicle. Remove air bag plates.
e. Disconnect short tie rod (para. 4-28). Tie off leveling valve rods.
CAUTION
Be careful when cutting off lock rings to prevent damage to frame
and/or air lines.
f. Using an Oxy-Acetylene cutting torch, remove welds on suspension hanger bolt
lock rings (9 and 10).
g. Lower axle to the ground and remove jacks.
h. Mark location of arrow on head of bolt (11) on streetside of vehicle.
i. Remove curbside hanger bolt (12) using an impact wrench.
NOTE
Do not try to rotate the streetside hanger bolt with the impact wrench.
The nut must be rotated.
j. Remove nut (13) and clamping plate (14) from streetside hanger bolt (11)
using an impact wrench.
k. Rotate streetside hanger bolt (11) as required to bring arrow stamped on the
head straight up. Drive out bolt (11) using a drift punch.
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WARNING
Ensure all personnel are clear of torsion bars.
l. Drive both torsion bars (15) down, out of hangers (16 and 17) and remove two
spacers (18).
m. Roll axle (19) out from under vehicle.
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