TM 9-2320-289-34
6-9.
FRONT AXLE DRIVE PINION AND BEARINGS MAINTENANCE (ALL EXCEPT
M1009) (Cont).
2.
Thread flange remover bolt into small
outside diameter end of flange
remover (3). Turn flange remover 1/8
turn to a locked position. Turn flange
remover while holding flange holder
(1) stationary. Remove flange (2).
Remove deflector from flange if
damaged.
NOTE
Shim (6) may be on drive pinion (5) shaft or inside housing (7).
3. Install flange nut (4) halfway onto
drive pinion (5) threads. Tap on
flange nut with soft-faced hammer to
loosen drive pinion in front pinion
bearing (8). Remove flange nut from
drive pinion. Remove drive pinion
from housing (7). Remove shim (6).
TA50553
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