TM 9-2320-289-34
6-9.
FRONT AXLE DRIVE PINION AND BEARINGS MAINTENANCE (ALL EXCEPT
M1009) (Con’t).
NOTE
Perform steps 2 and 3 only if new drive pinion (5) is being installed.
2.
Determine proper rear shim pack (9
and 12) for setting pinion depth as
follows :
(a)
(b)
(c)
Check number (18) etched on
gear end of old drive pinion (5)
and locate it in “Old Pinion
Marking” column of Table 6-3.
Check number (18) etched on
gear end of new drive pinion (5)
and locate it in “New P i n i on
Marking” column of Table 6-3,
Find point where 2 columns
intersect
to
determine
adjustment number for new rear
shim pack (9 and 12).
NOTE
A “+” means add that amount; a “-” means subtract that amount; and “O”
means no change.
3.
Add or subtract adjustment number found on Table 6-3 to old rear shim pack (9 and 12) to
determine new rear shim pack.
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