TM 9-2320-272-24-1
3-157. REAR AXLE SHAFT MAINTENANCE
THIS TASK COVERS:
c. Installation
a. Removal
b. Inspection
INITIAL SETUP:
REFERENCES (TM)
APPLICABLE MODELS
LO 9-2320-272-12
All
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)
a. Removal
1.
Remove ten screws (1) and washers (2) from axle shaft flange (3).
2.
Tap shaft flange (3) and remove axle shaft flange (3) and axle shaft (4) from axle housing (6).
3.
Remove gasket (5) if present, from axle shaft flange (3). Clean gasket or sealant from mating
surfaces. Discard gasket (5).
b. Inspection
Inspect axle shaft (4) and axle housing (6) for cracks, burrs, and damaged splines on shaft. Replace axle
shaft (4) or axle housing (6) if cracked, burred, or shaft has damaged splines.
b. Installation
1.
Coat surface of axle shaft flange (3) with sealant.
2.
Position splined end of axle shaft (4) into axle housing (6). Ensure axle shaft (4) slides into splined
differential gear (7).
3.
Align axle shaft flange (3) to hole in axle housing (6).
4.
Install axle shaft flange (3) on axle housing (6) with ten washers (2) and screws (1). Tighten
screws (1) 80-105 lb-ft (108-142 N.m).
FOLLOW-ON TASK: Lubricate axle assembly (LO 9-2320-272-12).
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