TM 9-2320-260-34-1
10-7. FRONT AND REAR DIFFERENTIAL MAINTENANCE (Contd)
c. Installation
NOTE
Differential flange and axle housing mating surfaces must be
absolutely clean before applying new sealing compound.
1.
Apply a generous even bead of sealing compound around differential earner flange (4) and axle
housing (5) mating surfaces and around each axle housing mounting stud (6).
WARNING
All personnel must stand clear during lifting operations. A
snapped chain, swinging or shifting load may cause injury or
death to personnel.
2.
Attach chain to differential carrier (1).
CAUTION
When installing carrier assembly onto axle housing, use care not
to damage mounting studs. Assistant will guide assembly onto
housing.
NOTE
Assistant will help with step 3.
3.
Using lifting device, position differential carrier (1) over axle housing (5). Ensure orientation of
differential carrier (1) is correct in relation to axle housing (5) for particular axle assembly.
4.
Install differential earner (1) on mounting studs (6) and axle housing (5) with eighteen washers (3)
and nuts (2). Tighten nuts (2) 160-205 lb-ft (217-278
5.
Remove chain and lifting device from differential carrier (1).
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