TM 9-2320-289-34
6-8.
FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL MAINTENANCE (ALL EXCEPT M1009) (Con’t).
3 .
Install 2 bearing caps (3) in their original position and tighten 4 bearing cap bolts (4) finger
tight. Rotate differential case (7) assembly and tap it with a soft-faced hammer to ensure that
differential case assembly is properly seated in housing. Remove axle housing spreader (5)
and tighten bearing cap bolts to 85 Ib.-ft, (115 Nom).
4 .
Install dial indicator (24) and check
ring gear (11) backlash at 4 equally
spaced points around ring gear.
Backlash
must
0.004-0.009 in.
(0.102-.229 mm)
and must not vary
more than
0.002 in. (0.051 mm) between 4
points checked.
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