TM 9-2320-289-34
6-5.
FRONT AND REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL REPLACEMENT (M1009).
This task covers:
a. Removal
c. Installation
b. Cleaning and Inspection
INITIAL SETUP:
Equipment Condition
Materials/Parts
l Front or rear axle shafts removed.
• One differential cover gasket
(See paragraph 6-4 or 6-14)
• Shim sets
• Steering tie-rod removed (if replacing front
l Prussian blue dye
axle differential). (See TM 9-2320-289-20)
(Item 24, Appendix B)
• Gear lubricating oil
(Item 44, Appendix B)
Tools/Test Equipment
Personnel Required
l Bearing preload gage and strap, J-22779
l MOS 63W (2)
l Dial indicator
l Micrometer
Manual References
l Torque wrench
l TM 9-214
General Safety Instructions
l Dry cleaning solvent is flammable and must not be used near open flame. Use only in a
well-ventilated area.
a. REMOVAL
1.
If working on front axle differential,
place a suitable container under
housing. Remove 10 bolts (1) and
cover (2). Allow all lubricating oil to
drain.
Remove cover gasket and
discard.
TA50516
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