TM 9-2320-289-34
6-14.
REAR AXLE SHAFT, OUTER SEAL, BEARING, AND BACKING PLATE
REPLACEMENT (M1009).
This task covers:
a. Removal
c . Installation
b. Cleaning and inspection
INITIAL SETUP:
Equipment Condition
Materials/Parts
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Brake drum removed.
(See TM 9-2320-289-20)
Brake shoes and attaching hardware
removed (if removing backing plate),
(See TM 9-2320-289-20)
Rear brake line disconnected from wheel
cylinder (if removing backing plate),
(See TM 9-2320-289-20)
Emergency brake cable disconnected from
backing plate (if removing backing plate).
(See TM 9-2320-289-20)
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One bearing
One differential cover gasket
One Iockscrew
One rear axle outer oil seal
Four Iockwashers
Dry cleaning solvent
(Item 23, Appendix B)
Grease (Item 36, Appendix B)
Gear lubricating oil
(Item 44, Appendix B)
Tools/Test Equipment
General Safety Instructions
l Annular bearing inserter, J-23690
l Dry cleaning solvent is flammable and
l Axle seal installer, J-29713
must not be used near open flame.
l Drive handle, J-8092
Use only in a well-ventilated area.
l Puller kit
• Compressed air used for cleaning
l Torque wrench
purposes should never exceed 30 psi
(207 kPa).
a.
REMOVAL
NOTE
l If removing rear axle shaft (8), perform steps 1-3.
l If removing rear axle outer oil seal, perform steps 1-4.
l If removing rear axle outer oil seal and bearing, perform steps 1-3, and
5.
l If removing backing plate, perform steps 1-3 and 6.
l Ensure that rear axle differential cover is clean before proceeding.
1.
Remove 10 bolts at differential cover, Carefully move brake line and bracket, brake line block
bracket, and emergency brake cable mounting bracket out of the way. DO NOT kink lines.
Remove differential cover and allow all lubricating oil to drain into a suitable container. Remove
differential cover gasket and discard.
CAUTION
When removing rear axle shaft (8), ensure that outer oil seal is not
damaged. Failure to follow this caution may result in damage to outer oil
seal and axle lubricant leakage.
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