Front Axle
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R-380 DC System
MR-380-03
REMOVE
1: Raise the front of the vehicle and support with jack stands.
2: Remove both front wheels. Refer to Tires and Wheels section for information regarding removing the front
wheels.
3: Tie up or support the front axle so it can not fall out of the vehicle.
4: Disconnect the drag link ball joint or rod end from the steering knuckle or the steering gear pitman arm.
Note: Refer to the Replacing the Ball Joints section for information regarding the removal of the ball joints or
rod ends.
5: If equipped with front brakes, disconnect the hydraulic brake lines from the brake bodies.
6: Disconnect the front axle beam from the front springs and remove the axle from the vehicle.
Note: In some configurations the front springs and or shocks will have to be removed in order to remove the
axle beam. Refer to section Front Suspension for information regarding removing the springs and shocks.
INSTALL
1: Raise the front of the vehicle and support with jack stands.
2: Install the front axle in reverse order of removal.
Note: Use all new cotter pins.
Note: Refer to the Replacing the Ball Joints section for information regarding the installing the ball joints or
rod ends.
Note: Refer to Tires and Wheels section for information regarding removing the front wheels.
3: Realign the front wheels. Refer to Steering Component Service section for information regarding realigning
the front wheels.
4: If equipped with front brakes, bleed the brakes. Refer to Brake Service section for information regarding
bleeding the brakes.
5: Lower the vehicle.
6: Reconnect the main positive and negative cables at the batteries.
7: Remove the blocks from behind the wheels and test drive
This section is one section of a complete service
manual. Before starting any procedure, read all
warnings and instructions that are located in the
Service Guidelines chapter.
WARNING
Summary of Contents for R0-380-36
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Page 12: ...Page 12 MR 380 03 Introduction R 380 DC System Notes...
Page 21: ...Table of Contents Special Tool List Special Tool List Troubleshooting Guide 23...
Page 24: ...Tool List Page 24 R 380 DC System MR 380 03 Notes...
Page 27: ...Lubrication Page 27 MR 380 03 R 380 DC System LUBRICATION DIAGRAM...
Page 28: ...Lubrication Page 28 R 380 DC System MR 380 03 Notes...
Page 44: ...Drive Axle Page 44 R 380 DC System MR 380 03 Notes...
Page 53: ...Steering Page 53 MR 380 03 R 380 DC System Exploded View of Steering Gear...
Page 72: ...Drive Motor Page 72 R 380 DC System MR 380 03 Notes...
Page 90: ...Tires Wheels Page 90 R 380 DC System MR 380 03 Notes...
Page 102: ...Replacement Parts Page 102 MR 380 03 R 380 DC System AXLE ASSEMBLY FRONT...
Page 104: ...Replacement Parts Page 104 MR 380 03 R 380 DC System AXLE REAR...
Page 106: ...Replacement Parts Page 106 MR 380 03 R 380 DC System BATTERY...
Page 108: ...Replacement Parts Page 108 MR 380 03 R 380 DC System BRAKES BRAKE LINES...
Page 114: ...Replacement Parts Page 114 MR 380 03 R 380 DC System BRAKES PARK BRAKE LINKAGE...
Page 118: ...Replacement Parts Page 118 MR 380 03 R 380 DC System CAB DOORS...
Page 136: ...Replacement Parts Page 136 MR 380 03 R 380 DC System STEERING LINKAGE...
Page 142: ...Replacement Parts Page 142 MR 380 03 R 380 DC System Notes...
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