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 TM 9-2320-285-24-2
3-18. FRONT AXLE MAINTENANCE
STEP
LOCATION
ITEM
ACTION
REMARKS
CLEANING (cont)
5
b. Thrust bearings
Clean
Use cleaning solvent P-D-680.
(cont)
(32)
Immerse bearings in clean-
ing solvent and move up and
down. Remove bearing.
Strike larger side of cone
against block of wood to
dislodge solidified par-
ticles of lubricant. Im-
merse again in cleaning
solvent. Repeat process un-
til bearings are clean. Dry
using dry compressed air.
Direct air stream across
bearing. Do not spin bear-
ings when drying. Rotate
bearings slowly by hand to
facilitate drying
c. All other parts
Clean
Use cleaning solvent P-D-680.
Immerse parts in cleaning
solvent and move slowly up
and down to dissolve all
particles of lubricant. Dry
parts with compressed air
or clean cloths
INSPECTION
6
a. Axle center (4)
Inspect
Replace if cracked, dis-
torted or otherwise damaged
b. Grease fittings
Inspect
In caps (17 and 22). Clear
(19 and 24)
bores with compressed air.
Replace if cracked, broken,
or bore clogged
c. Thrust bearings
Inspect
Inspect all rollers, cages
(32)
and cups for wear, chips,
nicks, damage and distor-
tion. Replace bearing if
any of these conditions are
observed. After inspection,
immerse in clean light oil
and wrap in clean lintless
cloth or paper
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