REASSEMBLY (cont) - TM-9-2320-285-24-20147

TM 9-2320-285-24-2

3-18. FRONT AXLE MAINTENANCE

STEP

LOCATION

ITEM

ACTION

REMARKS

REASSEMBLY (cont)

b. Thrust bearing

Install

Slide between lower face of

(cont)

(32) and oil

axle center end and lower

seal (33)

knuckle boss. Be sure to

seat bottom side of thrust

bearing (32) on face of

lower knuckle yoke. Seal

(33) must be centered below

bottom face of axle center

c. Steering

Raise

With jack. Take up all clear-

knuckle (31)

ance between lower knuckle

boss, thrust bearing (32),

and lower face of axle

center end. Be sure steering

knuckle yoke holes are

aligned with holes in axle

center end and thrust

bearing (32)

WARNING

Do not strike hardened steel pieces with steel hammer. Metal chips could cause serious injury to your eyes. Seek

medical attention immediately if you get metal chips in your eyes. Always wear safety glasses when hammering.

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