TM 9-2320-289-34
6-8.
FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL MAINTENANCE (ALL EXCEPT M1009) (Con’t),
2.
Mark 2 side bearing caps (3) and
housing for installation alinement.
Remove 4 bolts (4) and 2 side
bearing caps.
3. Position axle housing spreader (5)
with tool dowels fitted into recesses in
housing. Install dial indicator (24)
from dowel pin bar to dowel pin bar.
Ensure
that
dial
indicator
is
preloaded. Set dial indicator to “0,”
CAUTION
Housing should not be spread
more than 0.015 in. (0.381 mm).
Failure to follow this caution may
cause
h o u s i n g t o
become
damaged
and
permanently
distorted.
4 . S p r e a d
h o u s i n g t o
0.015 in.
(0.381 mm). Remove dial indicator
(24) .
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