TM 9-2320-289-346-16.REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL REPAIR (M1009) (Con’t).b .CLEANING AND INSPECTIONWARNINGl Dry cleaning solvent P-D-680 is toxic and flammable. Always wearprotective goggles and gloves end use only in a well-ventilated area.Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothes and DO NOT breathe vapors.DO NOT use near open flame or excessive heat, The solvent’s flashpoint is 100°F-138°F (38°C-59°C). If you become dizzy while usingcleaning solvent, immediately get fresh air and medical help. If solventcontacts eyes, immediately wash your eyes with water and get medicalaid.• Compressed air used for cleaning purposes should never exceed 30 psi(207 kPa). Use only effective chip guarding and personnel protectiveequipment (goggles/shield, gloves, etc.), Failure to follow this warningmay result in serious injury to personnel.1.Clean and inspect 2 side bearings in accordance with TM 9-214.2 .Clean all disassembled components with dry cleaning solvent and dry with compressed air.3 .Inspect differential case for damage. If differential case is damaged, entire differential casemust be replaced,NOTEl Internal clearances are such that shims, thrust block, or gears shouldnot be replaced unnecessarily even if slight wear indications arepresent.l If thrust block or shims need replacement, they should be measured toensure replacement with components of equal size.• If ring gear is damaged, ring gear, ring gear bolts, and drive pinionmust be replaced as a set.4 .Inspect ring gear, all clutch pack components, thrust block, shims, bushings, and gears forsigns of damage. Replace if damaged.5 .Inspect latching bracket and governor assembly for damage. If either is damaged, both mustbe replaced.6-108
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