TM 9-2320-289-34
6-7.
FRONT AND REAR AXLE DRIVE PINION AND BEARINGS MAINTENANCE
(M1009).
This task covers:
a . R e m o v a l
c. Installation
b. Cleaning and Inspection
INITIAL SETUP:
Equiprnent Condition
Materials/Parts
l Front or rear axle differential removed.
l One flange nut
(See paragraph 6-5)
l One pinion oil seal
l Front or rear propeller shaft disconnected
l One spacer
from pinion flange. (See TM 9-2320-289-20)
l Dry cleaning solvent
(Item 23, Appendix B)
l Molybdenum grease
(Item 37, Appendix B)
• Gear lubricating oil
(Item 44, Appendix B)
Tools/Test Equipment
l Pinion setting gage, J-21777-500
l Flange holder and remover
l Micrometer
l Puller kit
l Torque wrench
Manual References
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.
• Compressed air used for cleaning purposes should never exceed 30 psi (207 kPa).
a R E M O V A L
1 . A t f l a n g e ( 1 ) , measure torque
required to rotate drive pinion and
record for later reference. If there is
no preload reading, check for
looseness of pinion assembly by
pushing and pulling on flange.
Looseness indicates need for bearing
replacement.
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