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TM 10-3930-659-34
5-16.
REAR AXLE FRONT OSCILLATING SUPPORT YOKE, INPUT QUILL, AND PINION
SHAFT MAINTENANCE (Cont).
6.
Measure length (34) of tooth pattern (33).
7.
Tooth pattern (33) must start 0.12-0.52 in. (3.05-13.21 mm) from toe end of bevel pinion (31).
WARNING
Prussian blue dye is poisonous and can burn skin on contact. Always wear protective goggles and gloves,
and use only in a well-ventilated area. Overexposure to Prussian blue dye can cause serious heart and
skin problems, dizziness, and unconsciousness if not handled properly.
8.
Apply a light coat of Prussian blue dye to several
teeth of ring gear (32).
9.
Roll bevel pinion (31) and ring gear (32) back
and forth six times to obtain good tooth contact
pattern (33).
10.
Repeat steps 8 and 9 in three locations, 1200
apart. If tooth pattern (33) is still not within
specification, add or delete shims as necessary
(see paragraph 5-17).
11.
Clean Prussian blue dye from bevel pinion (31)
and ring gear (32).
12.
Apply a light coat of lubricating oil to teeth of
bevel pinion (31) and ring gear (32).
13.
Install differential cover (see paragraph 5-17).
FOLLOW-ON TASKS:
Install rear axle assembly (see paragraph 4-48).
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