REMOVAL/DISASSEMBLY (cont) - TM-9-2320-285-24-10538

TM 9-2320-285-24-1

2-44. REAR AXLE MAINTENANCE (CONT)

b. Axle Shafts, Hubs, and Drums (cont).

STEP

LOCATION

ITEM

ACTION

REMARKS

REMOVAL/DISASSEMBLY (cont)

NOTE

Repeat steps 1 thru 3 above to remove and disassemble

right hand axle shaft, hub, and drum.

CLEANING

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 serious injury. If you become dizzy while using

cleaning solvent, get fresh air and medical attention immediately.

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.

Compressed air must not exceed 30 psi. Wear safety glasses

when drying parts with compressed air. Failure to do so could

cause serious injury to eyes and possible blindness. If you hurt

your eyes or if a foreign object is blown into your eyes, seek

medical attention immediately.

a. Bearing cones

Clean

Use cleaning solvent P-D-680.

(11 and 14)

Don't spin bearings with

compressed air

b. All other parts

Clean

Use cleaning solvent P-D-680;

dry with compressed air

INSPECTION

a. Bearing cones

Inspect

Replace if worn, chipped, or

(11 and 14)

nicked. If bearing is to be

replaced, replace mating

bearing cup (16 or 15). Dip

bearing cone in light oil

after inspection

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