CLEANING - TM-10-3930-638-24-P1027

TM 10-3930-638-24&P

4-5. AXLE MAINTENANCE (cont)

b. Differential Case and Gear Assembly (cont).

REMARKS

ACTION

ITEM

LOCATION

STEP

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 exces-

sive 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 immediately, and get medical attention. If

contact with skin or clothes is made, flush with large amounts of

water. If contact with eyes is made, wash eyes with water immedi-

ately, and obtain medical aid immediately.

Bearings (17 and

Clean

Use cleaning solvent P-D-680; soak in clean-

18)

ing solvent then remove and strike flat

of bearing against block of wood to

dislodge solidified lubricant particles.

Dry with clean, soft, lintless absorbent

cloths. Don't use compressed air to dry

bearings

Clean

Use cleaning solvent P-D-680. Dry with

All other parts

clean cloths

Inspect

Ring gear (16), side

Inspect for wear, damage, cracks, pits and

gear (6 and 10),

scoring. Inspect gear teeth for wear,

cracks and damage. If any of these con-

and pinion gears (8)

ditions are observed replace part

NOTE

Ring gear (16) and pinion shaft (paragraph 4-5a, key number 19)

shall be replaced as a matched set. Pinion gear (8) and side gear (6

and 10) shall be replaced as a set.

Inspect

Case halves (3 and 4),

Inspect for wear, cracks, pits, scoring,

spider (9), and thrust

damage and distortion. If any of these

conditions are observed, replace part

washers (5, 7, and 11)

NOTE

Replace thrust washers (5 and 11) and thrust washer (7) in sets;

combination of old and new thrust washers will result in premature

failure.

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