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  1. NDT

    Axle Shaft removal for towing FMTV

    Ha I wasn’t poopooing the baby towbar, that’s all they had back in the day for 50,000 lb loaded 5 tons etc. I have used my baby one forever without issue on 5 tons. But I have seen many in the DRMO scrap hopper twisted into a pretzel.
  2. NDT

    Axle Shaft removal for towing FMTV

    That towbar is prehistoric, it’s the baby one from the 1960’s.
  3. NDT

    Axle Shaft removal for towing FMTV

    Yes at very low speed. The TM discusses this, better check before smoking a $4000 transmission.
  4. NDT

    Axle Shaft removal for towing FMTV

    See this thread: http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?152218-Essential-Tools-to-have-for-an-FMTV-Add-your-02&highlight=puller
  5. NDT

    Axle Shaft removal for towing FMTV

    On FMTVs, it can be quite difficult to remove the U-joint caps due to them being rusted in place. You are supposed to use a $350 puller that most of us don't have. The rear driveline on LMTVs is hypersensitive to balance, so it's best not to pry on the yokes or use a sledgehammer to beat the...
  6. NDT

    Axle Shaft removal for towing FMTV

    On the rear axle, I pulled the axle shafts. You do this by removing the giant pipe plug with a pipe wrench (or appropriate socket if you have it), and inserting a 3/8 bolt into the end of the shaft and pull. Make sure you have a oil catch pan, especially if you are on a military base! Front...
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