Axle Shafts, Hubs, and Drums

TM 9-2320-285-24-1

2-44. REAR AXLE MAINTENANCE (CONT)

b. Axle Shafts, Hubs, and Drums.

This task covers:

a. Removal/Disassembly

c. Inspection

b. Cleaning

d. Reassembly/Installation

INITIAL SETUP

Tools

Personnel Required

No. 1 Common Organizational Maintenance

Wheel Vehicle Mechanic MOS 63B

Tool Kit

Socket wrench set

References

Torque wrench

LO 9-2320-285-12

Adjustable open end wrench

(M878A1 Lubrication Order)

Hammer

Safety glasses

Equipment Condition

Brass drift, 1-1/2 inch diameter

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Condition Description

Jack

Two jack stands

Parked on level surface; park-

ing brake applied; engine off.

Materials/Parts

Front wheels blocked.

Cleaning solvent

Item 1, Appendix C

Rear of chassis raised and

Clean cloths

Item 2, Appendix C

supported on jack stands.

Non-hardening

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Rear wheels and tires removed.

sealant

Item 10, Appendix C

2-44a

Rear axle housing drained;

No. 2 lithium

drain plug installed.

grease

Item 16, Appendix C

2-51d(2)

Parking (spring) brakes caged.

Two gaskets

FSCM 78500 PN 2208X440

STEP

LOCATION

ITEM

ACTION

REMARKS

REMOVAL/DISASSEMBLY

Rear axle,

a. Eight nuts (1)

Remove

left side

and lock

washers (2)

WARNING

Don't strike hardened steel parts with steel hammer. To do so

could cause metal chips to hit your eyes causing you serious

injury. Seek medical attention immediately if you get metal chips

in your eyes. Always wear safety glasses when using a hammer.

CAUTION

Do not strike studs (18) since this may cause them to break and

splinter. Do not use chisel or wedge to loosen axle shaft (4) or

tapered sleeves (3) since this will damage axle shaft.

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