C3, TM 9-2320-211-20
Section XXVIII. MAINTENANCE OF REAR AXLE
but also transmit driving and braking forces from the
axles to the frame. A differential and carrier assembly,
mounted in tandem, are included in the rear
mounted at the top center of the axle housing
suspension system (fig. 2-174). The rear axle assembly
transmits power from the transfer-to-forward-rear-axle
is a hypoid, double-reduction, single-speed type. Three
and forward-rear-axle-to-rear-axle propeller shafts (fig.
identical torque rod assemblies, two at the right end of
the axle and one at the left end of the axle, connect
housing.
each rear axle assembly to the rear suspension
brackets. These torque rods not only maintain the
correct relative positions of the rear axle assemblies.
2-185. Maintenance.
a. Rear Spring Seats -- Removal.
(8) Remove dust seal washer, two dust seals,
(1) Remove wheels from both rear axles to
wiper retainer, wiper; grease seal and two bearings
provide access to spring seats to be removed. Support
and caps from spring seat.
axles with blocks or jack stands.
(9) Clean all parts in dry cleaning solvent. Type
(2) Place jack under cross tube connecting left
II (SD2) Fed. Spec. PP-680. Wire brush or buff if
and right spring seats. Raise jack sufficient to remove
required.
load from springs.
(10) Inspect bearing and cups for pitting and
(3) Remove clamp bolts from front and rear ends
wear. (Place special emphasis on inner bearing and
of spring seats (fig. 2-l74).
cup.) Replace, if required.
(4) Remove four nuts and washers from U-bolts
b. Lubrication. Lubricate bearing. using lubricator,
and remove U-bolts.
bearing NSN 4930-00-704-1852, with grease artillery
(5) Remove six screws and washers, securing
and automotive (GAA) MIL-G-10924.
spring seat bearing cap and remove cap and gasket
c. Installation. Adjust bearings using scale dial
indicating NSN 6670-00-254-4634 with 24 to 32 lbs.
Pull to rotate spring seat and complete installation
(6) Remove outer bearing adjusting nut, washer
(one through eight above).
and inner 0-bearing, adiusting nut from cross tube.
