TM 9-2320-279-34-2
Axles No. 3 and No. 4 Maintenance Instructions (Cont)
This task covers:
a. Removal
c. Installation
b. Cleaning/Inspection
d. Follow-on Maintenance
INITIAL SETUP
Models
References
All
None
Test Equipment
Equipment Condition
None
TM or Para
Condition Description
Special Tools
Axle on clean work surface.
None
Special Environmental Conditions
Supplies
None
Adhesive-sealant, silicone, Item 6, Appendix C General Safety Instructions
Solvent, dry cleaning, Item 57, Appendix C
None
Personnel Required
MOS 63W, Wheel vehicle repairer (2)
Level of Maintenance
General Support
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
a. Removal.
Remove 12 nuts (1), lockwashers (2), and
bracket (3).
Attach lifting device to differential
carrier (4).
Soldier A removes differential carrier (4)
while Soldier B operates lifting device.
Mount differential carrier (4) on stand and
fasten in place. Remove lifting device.
b. Cleaning/Inspection.
(1) Scrape dirt and old sealant from mounting
surface on axle housing.
WARNING
Adhesives, solvents, and sealing compounds can
burn easily, can give off harmful vapors, and are
harmful to skin and clothing. To avoid injury or
death, keep away from open fire and use in
well-ventilated area. If adhesive, solvent, or
sealing compound gets on skin or clothing, wash
immediately with soap and water.
(2) Use dry cleaning solvent to clean axle housing.
(3) Use clean cloth to wipe dry.
(4) Inspect axle housing for cracks or damage. Replace if damaged.
(5) Inspect mounting studs for cracks, breaks, and damaged threads. Replace if damaged.
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