TM 9-2320-260-20
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7-9. FRONT AXLE
SHAFT FLANGE MAINTENANCE
THIS TASK COVERS:
a. Removal
c. Installation
b. Cleaning and Inspection
INITIAL SETUP
APPLICABLE MODELS
EQUIPMENT CONDITION
All
Parking brake set (TM 9-2320-260-10).
MATERIALS/PARTS
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Ten lockwashers
Keep fire extinguisher nearby when using
Gasket
drycleaning solvent.
REFERENCES (TM)
LO 9-2320-260-12
TM 9-2320-260-10
TM 9-2320-260-20P
Remove ten screws (5), lockwashers (4), flange (3), and gasket (2) from hub (1). Discard lockwashers (4)
and gasket (2).
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b. Cleaning and Inspection
WARNING
Drycleaning solvent is flammable and will not be used near open
flame. Use only in well-ventilated places. Failure to do so may
result in injury to personnel.
1. Clean flange (3) and exposed surface of hub (1) with drycleaning solvent; then dry with a clean rag.
2. Inspect flange (3) for cracks, breaks, nicks, burrs, or chipped splines. Replace flange (3) if cracked,
broken, nicked, burred, or splines are chipped.
3. Inspect the splines of front axle shaft (6) for nicks, burrs, or chips. Remove minor nicks or burrs with
a file or emery cloth. Conduct front axle shaft maintenance if damaged (para. 7-10).
1. Apply sealing compound on one side of new gasket (2) and install gasket (2) on hub (1).
2. Apply sealing compound to the threads of ten screws (5) and install flange (3) on hub (1) with ten
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