TM 9-2320-279-34-1
Axles No. 1 and No. 2 Maintenance Instructions (Cont)
NOTE
To tighten yoke nut, use torque multiplier
and 250 lb-ft capacity ratchet end torque
wrench.
(8)
(9)
(10)
(11)
Tighten locknut (8) to 840 to 1020 lb-ft
(1 139 to 1 383 N•m).
Attach dial indicator to yoke (9).
Push yoke (9) in, then pry yoke away
from bearing cover (10) and read amount
of end play on dial indicator. Allowable
end play is 0.003 to 0.007-in. (0.08 to
0.18 mm).
Remove dial indicator from yoke (9).
NOTE
• Steps (12) through (18) are performed only if end play adjustment is required.
• If measured end play is more than allowable amount, shims must be removed.
If measured end play is less than allowable amount, shims must be added.
To correct amount of end play, remove locknut (8), washer (11), and yoke (9).
Remove five screws (12) and lockwasher (13) from bearing cover (10).
Remove bearing cover (10).
( 1 2)
(13)
(14)
(15)
(16)
Add or remove shims (14) as necessary.
Install bearing cover (10) over shims (14).
(17) Apply thread locking compound to five screws (12) and install lockwashers (13) and screws.
Tighten screws to 75 to 86 lb-ft (102 to 115 N•m).
(18) Install yoke (9), washer (11), and locknut (8). Using 2 7/8-in. socket, tighten nut to 840 to
1020 lb-ft (1 139 to 1 383 N-m).
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