SERVICING - TM-9-2320-285-24-10533

TM 9-2320-285-24-1

2-44. REAR AXLE MAINTENANCE (CONT)

a. Servicing (cont).

STEP

LOCATION

ITEM

ACTION

REMARKS

SERVICING

Rear axle,

a. 5-gallon

Position

Under rear axle drain plug

bottom

container

center

b. Drain plug

Loosen and

From bottom of rear axle

remove

housing

c. Axle lubricant

Drain

Allow to drain completely

WARNING

Dry cleaning solvent (P-D-680), used to clean parts is

toxic and flammable. Wear protective goggles and gloves

and use only in a well ventilated area. Avoid contact

with skin, eyes, and clothes and don't breathe vapors.

Do not use near open flame or excessive heat and don't

smoke when using it. Failure to do so could cause seri-

ous injury. If you become dizzy while using cleaning

solvent, get fresh air and medical attention immediate-

ly. If contact with skin or clothes is made, flush with

large amounts of water. If contact with eyes is made,

wash eyes with water and seek medical aid immediately.

d. Drain plug

a. Clean

Remove metal chips from

magnetic end; then clean

with cloth moistened in

cleaning solvent P-D-680

and dry with clean cloth

b. Install

Tighten securely

e. 5-gallon

Remove

Dispose of used lubricant

container

properly

Pinion

a. Pinion cage

Loosen and

Only if carrier assembly is

cage, top

plug

remove

new or recently rebuilt

b. Axle lubricant

Install

Pour 1/2 pint through pinion

cage plug opening to

provide initial lubrication

for pinion

c. Pinion cage

Install

Tighten securely

plug

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