Front Axle Assembly.

TM 55-1740-202-13&P

d. Front Axle Assembly.

(1) Install wheel mount shock-absorbing spring assemblies (16 and 17, fig. 4-9) to wheel suspension frame

(20) with hex head screws (15), lockwashers (14), and hex nuts (13). Be sure to secure mounting bracket

(4, fig. 4-11) with one hex head screw (15, fig. 4-9).

(2) Position steering center arm (12) and secure with center arm pin (11), hex head screw (9) lockwasher (10).

(3) If removed, install right-hand tie rod end (6) to tie rod (8).

(4) Install right-hand tie rod end (6) to steering center arm (12). Secure with nut (3) and cotter pin (2).

(5) If removed, install left-hand tie rod end (4) to tie rod (8) .

(6) Install left-hand tie rod end (4) to wheelmount shock absorbing spring assemblies (16 and 17). Secure with

nut (3) and cotter pin (2).

(7) Connect flexible hose (18) to frame tee (19).

(8) Bleed brake lines and add brake fluid if necessary.

e. Parking Brake Assembly.

(1) Install brake handle (19, fig. 4-8) with screws (17), washers (16), and nuts (15).

(2) Install center brake rod crank (8) with hex head cap screw (7), lockwasher (6), and stop nut (5).

(3) Install collar (13) and tighten setscrew.

(4) Install pillow block (12) with screws (9), lockwashers (10), and flat washers (11).

(5) Install outer brake rod crank (8) with hex head cap screws (7), lockwashers (6), and stop nuts (5).

(6) Screw emergency brake cables (1) into clevis (4) and install clevis to brake rod crank (8) with clevis pin (3)

and cotter pin (2).

(7) Connect emergency brake cables (1) to parking brake lever assembly (12, fig. 4-7).

f. Hydraulic Brakes.

(1) If removed, install backing plate assembly (23, fig. 4-7) with screws (20), lockwashers (21), and hex head

nuts (22).

(2) If disconnected, connect emergency brake cables (1, fig. 4-8).

(3) Install parking brake lever assembly (12, fig. 4-7) and service replacement shoes and linings (9) and

secure with hold-down pins (8), hold-down springs (7), and hold-down cups (6).

(4) Assembly and install adjusting screw components (4, 5, and 6) and adjusting assembly spring (2).

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