TM 9-2320-289-346-17.1. REAR AXLE DRIVE PINION AND BEARINGS MAINTENANCE (M1028A2) (Con’t).a.REMOVALNOTEEnsure that shims and slingers are tagged as they are removed andsaved for measurement.Ensure that flange nut (4) is saved for use during drive pinion (5)installation and ‘measurement, When drive pinion is fully seated,measurements are completed, and ready to receive final torque, a newflange nut must be used.1.Using flange holder (1), remove flange nut (4) and washer from flange (2).2 .Thread flange remover bolt into small outside diameter end of flange remover (3). Turn flangeremover 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.NOTEShim (6) may be on drive pinion (5)shaft or inside housing (7).3.Install flange nut (4) halfway onto drivepinion (5) threads. Tap on flange nutwith soft-faced hammer to loosendrive pinion in front pinion bearing (8).Remove flange nut from drive pinion.Remove drive pinion from housing (7).Remove shim (6).6-122.2Change 1
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