TM 9-2320-260-34-1
10-7. FRONT AND REAR DIFFERENTIAL MAINTENANCE (Contd)
NOTE
Assistant will help with step 4.
4.
Lift differential carrier (1) straight up from axle housing (5).
5. Lower differential carrier (1) on work bench.
6. Remove chain and lifting device from differential carrier (1).
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.
Eye protection is required when using wire brush for cleaning.
Failure to do this may result in injury to personnel.
1.
Clean sealing compound from differential carrier flange (4) and axle housing (5) mating surfaces
and mounting studs (6) using a wire brush and drycleaning solvent.
2. Inspect differential carrier flange (4) and axle housing (5) mating surfaces for cracks, nicks, and
burrs. Minor nicks and burrs can be repaired with crocus cloth. Cracks and large nicks or burrs
require part replacement.
3. Inspect axle housing mounting studs (6) for broken, bent, and missing studs and cross-threaded
and stripped threads. Replace or repair axle housing mounting studs (6) if more damaged or
missing, refer to para. 2-10.
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