Chevrolet Light Duty Truck 1973 Service Manual page 217

all fitting ends or cover with a rag to prevent
contamination.
5. Disconnect shock absorbers from axle brackets.
. Disconnect axle vent tube clip at the differential
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housing (see fig. 56).
7. Dismount "U " bolts from axle to separate axle
from truck springs.
. Raise truck to clear axle assembly and roll front
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axle out from under the truck.
Installation
CAUTION:
See CAUTION on page 1 of t h i s
section regarding the fasteners referred t o i n
steps 3 , 5 , 6 and 8 .
1. Truck should be on jack stands as in Step 2 of
removal instructions.
2. Place axle in position under truck.
3. Install "U " bolts attaching axle to front springs.
4. Attach shock absorbers to axle brackets.
Fig. 55—Front Drive Axle Assembly
5. Connect brake hoses to frame fittings bleed the
brake system (see Section 5).
. Attach connecting rod to steering arm.
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7. Remove jack stands and lower front of truck.
. Assemble propeller shaft to front axle differential.
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9. Lower vehicle to floor.
Disassembly
NOTE: Refer to K10 or K20 free wheeling
hub for removal of 4-wheel drive units with a
free wheeling hub assembly, before starting
the disassembly of the front axle assembly.
1. Securely mount the axle assembly in a suitable
holding fixture.
2. If the vehicle is not equipped with RPO F76 free­
wheeling hubs, remove the hub cap and snap ring.
3. Remove the drive gear and pressure spring. Place a
hand over the drive gear and use a screwdriver to
pry the gear out.
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