TM 9-2320-289-34
6-8.
FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL MAINTENANCE (ALL EXCEPT M1009).
This task covers:
a. Removal
d. Assembly
b. Disassembly
e. Preload and Adjustment
c. Cleaning and Inspection
f. Installation
INITIAL SETUP:
Equipment Condition
Materials/Parts
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l
l
Front axle assembly removed and mounted
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on stand. (See paragraph 6-3)
l
Steering tie-rod removed.
(See TM 9-2320-289-20)
l
Front axle shafts removed,
(See paragraph 6-4)
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l
l
One differential cover gasket
Dry cleaning solvent
(Item 23, Appendix B)
Prussian blue dye
(Item 24, Appendix B)
Gear lubricating oil
(Item 44, Appendix B)
Wiping rags (Item 53, Appendix B)
Masking tape (Item 68, Appendix B)
Tools/Test Equipment
Manual References
• Clutch compressor, J-34502
l TM 9-214
l Axle housing spreader
l Dial indicator
l Puller kit
l Torque wrench
General Safety Instructions
l Dry cleaning solvent is flammable and must not be used near open flame. Use only in a
well-ventilated area,
l Compressed air used for cleaning purposes should never exceed 30 psi (207 kPa).
a . R E M O V A L
1 .
Place a suitable container under
housing. Remove 10 bolts (1) and
differential cover (2) and allow all
lubricating oil to drain. Remove
differential cover gasket-and discard.
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