REMOVAL AND DISASSEMBLY. - TM-10-3930-647-14-P0239

Figure 5-90. Drive Axle Shaft Removal

Figure 5-89. Drive Axle Spindle Removal

h. Carefully install drive hub assembly on axle

d. Remove the bearing carrier stud nuts and

washers from each side of the axle adapter.

spindle, making sure inner bearing is seated on

bearing race and drive axle is in mesh with inner

e. Removal of bearing carriers will free the

ring in hub assembly.

differential assembly for removal

i. Install outer bearing on spindle, making sure

bearing is well seated.

Note

A number of shims (item 10) may be

j. Install washer, bearing retainer, lock washer

installed under the bearing carriers. Keep

a n d locking retainer. R e f e r t o S e c t i o n I V f o r

these

shim

packs

intact

for

later

bearing adjustment procedure.

installation.

5 - 8 8 . AXLE ADAPTER AND DIFFERENTIAL.

disassembly is

accomplished

f . Further

according to the exploded view illustration.

5 - 8 9 . REMOVAL AND DISASSEMBLY.

5 - 9 0 . CLEANING, INSPECTION AND REPAIR.

a. Remove both wheel end assemblies as

outlined in paragraph 5-86.

a. Immerse all parts, except bearings, in a

Stoddard type cleaning solvent until all parts are

b . Refer to figure 5-91 for parts identification

and proceed as follows:

thoroughly cleaned.

b. Dip bearings in a Stoddard type cleaning

c. Remove the capscrews securing the axle

solvent, and slosh up and down until bearings are

adapter to the rear of the transmission, and

c l e a n . Remove bearings from solvent and strike

separate the two units.

large side of cone flat against a block of wood to

dislodge solidified particles of lubricant. Repeat

Note

above operation until bearings are cleaned

thoroughly. Do not spin bearings dry with

A number of shims are installed between

c o m p r e s s e d air. Allow to drip dry. Bearing may

the axle adapter and transmission (17,

be slowly rotated by hand to facilitate drying

f i g u r e 5-91). Keep this shim pack intact

procedure. Clean interior of housing thoroughly.

for reinstallation.

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