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TM10-3930-660-20
11-3. AXLE ASSEMBLIBS - SERVICE (Cont’d)
b. Remove axle drain plug (3) from
the bottom of axle (1) and allow
oil to drain from axle (1)
completely.
c. Install axle drain plug (3) to
axle (1)0
d. Add oil to axle (1) as described in
steps 1 through 3 of this section.
5. IF NECESSARY, CHECK AXLE VENTING
HOSE (4) FOR OBSTRUCTIONS.
REMOVE
OBSTRUCTIONS AS REQUIRED.
The axles are vented to release pressure
caused by axle oil expansion.
A venting hole is located at the top of
each axle. On the rear axle, the
venting hole is on the left-hand side.
On the front axle, the venting hole is
on the right-hand side.
Each venting hole is connected by a
hose to a frame-mounted breather.
Cleaning procedures for both front and
rear axle venting hoses are
essentially similar.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Remove elbow (5) from axle (1).
Remove nut (6), and lockwasher (7)
securing hose support (8) to
vehicle frame stud.
Discard
lockwasher (7).
Remove elbow (5), hose support (8),
hose (4), and breather (9) from
vehicle frame stud as an assembly.
Remove elbow (5), breather (9)
and hose support (8) from hose
(4).
Front axle shown - rear axle similar
e. Inspect hose (4) for obstructions.
If present, clear obstructions
from hose (4).
f. Install elbow (5), breather (9)
and hose support (8) to hose (4).
g. Position elbow (5), hose (4), hose
support (8) and breather (9) as an
assembly on vehicle frame stud.
h. Secure hose support (8) to vehicle
frame stud with nut (6) and new
lockwasher (7).
i. Install elbow (5) to axle (1).
6. REMOVE BLOCKING MATERIAL FROM WHEELS
OF VEHICLE.
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