TM 5-3895-359-14&P
FRONT AXLE REPAIR
6. Pack wheel bearings with grease and install.
7. Replace seal (39).
1. Inspect pivot pin axle bushings (4), thrust
8. Adjust wheel bearings by torqueing adjustment
washers (3) and spacer (5) for wear or looseness.
nut (47), to 10 ft. lbs. and then back off nut until cotter
Replace if necessary.
pin can be installed. Replace hub cap (48).
2. Inspect tie rod ends (28), (31) for excessive
9. Check adjustment of wheel toe IN. Proper
looseness. Replace if necessary.
adjustment is +1/8" 1/16". If adjustment is necessary,
3. Inspect steering knuckle pins (16) for excessive
loosen clamps (29) and turn tie rod (32) in one direction
looseness. Replace bushings (14), and thrust bearings
or the other to obtain the correct adjustment. Tighten
(18) if necessary.
clamps (29).
4. Disassemble wheel bearings (45) and (40) of
10. Check adjustments of wheel stops (26), steering
both wheels.
cylinder should not bottom.
5. Inspect bearings and replace if necessary.
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