TM 9-2320-280-34
19-3. DIFFERENTIAL REPAIR (Cont'd)
54.
Install two side bearings (1) on differential case (2).
NOTE
Side bearing shims are available in thickness from 0.077-0.117 in.
(1.95-2.97 mm) in increments of 0.001 in. (.025 mm).
55.
Rotate housing (7) downward 90 degrees. Install two side bearing cups (4) and side bearings
shims (3) on side bearings (1). Use 0.080 in. (2 mm) shims (3) as a starting point.
56.
Install differential case (2), two bearing cups (4), and shims (3) in housing (7).
57.
Install two bearing caps (5) and four capscrews (6) in housing (7). Snug capscrews (6).
58.
Mount dial indicator on housing (7) and index indicator to read off ring gear mounting surface of
differential case (2).
59.
Pry between differential case (2) and bearing cap (5) on one side and zero indicator. Pry on opposite
side to read end play.
60.
Amount read on indicator is shim thickness that should be added to side bearing shims (3) to arrive
at zero end play. Add necessary shims (3) and repeat procedure to ensure accuracy.
Tighten four capscrews (6) to 87 lb-ft (118 Nm).
61.
62.
Rotate differential case (2) and check runout. Runout should not exceed 0.002 in. (0.05 mm).
63.
Remove dial indicator from housing (7).
NOTE
Tag shims and bearing cups for assembly.
64.
Remove four capscrews (6), two bearing caps (5), differential case (2), bearing cups (4), and
shims (3) from housing (7).
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