TM 9-2320-289-20
6-7.
FRONT AXLE SPINDLE AND WHEEL BEARINGS REPLACEMENT.
This task covers:
a.
Removal
b. Installation
INITIAL SETUP:
Equipment Condition
Materials/Parts
• Rotor and caliper mounting bracket
• Axle shaft seal
removed. (See paragraph 8-4)
• Spindle seal
• Grease (Item 26, Appendix C)
Tools/Test Equipment
• Puller Kit
NOTE
1985-87 M1009 trucks have a spindle (6) that is 0.25 in. (6.3 mm) longer
than 1984 trucks.
To remove spindle (6), it may be necessary to tap end with plastic or
rubber mallet.
1.
Grease wheel bearing assembly (5)
and install in spindle (6). Install new
spindle seal
(4) into spindle with
sealing lips
facing outward, Install
spacer (3) onto axle shaft (1 ) with
chamfer toward axle housing. Install
new axle shaft seal (2) with lip facing
outward.
2.
Install spindle (6).
FOLLOW-ON TASKS:
• lnstall caliper mounting bracket and rotor. (See paragraph 8-4)
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