TM 9-2320-272-24-1
3-156. FRONT AXLE DRIVE FLANGE MAINTENANCE
THIS TASK COVERS:
a. Removal
c. Installation
b. Inspection
INITIAL SETUP:
APPLICABLE MODELS
REFERENCES (TM)
All
LO 9-2320-272-12
TM 9-2320-272-10
TOOLS
TM 9-2320-272-24P
General mechanic's tool kit (Appendix E, Item 1)
EQUIPMENT CONDITION
Torque wrench (Appendix E, Item 144)
Parking brake set (TM 9-2320-272-10).
MATERIALS/PARTS
Gasket sealant (Appendix C, Item 30)
1.
Remove ten screws (1) and washers (2) from axle drive flange (3).
2.
Install two screws (1) in threaded holes (7) and turn screws (1) evenly until flange (3) separates
from hub (5).
3.
Remove two screws (1) from axle drive flange (3).
4.
Remove gasket (4) if present. Discard gasket (4) and/or clean gasket sealant or sealant remains
from mating surfaces.
b. Inspection
1.
Inspect mating surfaces of axle drive flange (3) and hub (5) for burrs, cracks, and gouges. File down
surfaces having burrs. Replace axle drive flange (3) or hub (5) if cracked or gouged.
2.
Inspect axle shaft (6) for damaged splines. Notify your supervisor if splines are damaged.
c. Installation
1.
Coat surface of axle drive flange (3) with sealant and align with holes on hub (5).
Install axle drive flange (3) on hub (5) with ten washers (2) and screws (1). Tighten screws (1)
2.
85-100 lb-ft (115-136 N.m).
FOLLOW-ON TASK: Lubricate axle assembly (LO 9-2320-272-12).
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