TM-9-2320-260-20

TRUCK, 5-TON, 6X6, M809 SERIES (DIESEL)

TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE

APRIL 1995

TM-9-2320-260-20 - Page 599 of 1337

TM 9-2320-260-20

7-12. REAR AXLE SHAFT MAINTENANCE

THIS TASK COVERS:

a. Removal

c. Installation

b. Cleaning and Inspection

INITIAL SETUP

APPLICABLE MODELS

EQUIPMENT CONDITION

All

Parking brake set (TM 9-2320-260-10).

MATERIALS/PARTS

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Gasket

Keep fire extinguisher nearby when using

Ten lockwashers

drycleaning solvent.

Drycleaning solvent (Appendix C, Item 29)

Rags (Appendix C, Item 22)

REFERENCES (TM]

TM 9-2320-260-10

TM 9-2320-260-20P

Remove ten screws (5), lockwashers (4), axle shaft (3), and gasket (1) from axle housing (2). Discard

gasket (1) and lockwashera (4).

b. Cleaning and Inspection

WARNING

Drycleaning solvent is flammable. and will not be used near open

flame. Use only in well-ventilated places. Failure to do so may

result in inquiry to personnel.

1. Clean all parts with drycleaning solvent, then dry each part with a clean rag.

2.

Inspect axle shaft (3) for cracks, breaka, and bends. Replace axle shaft (3) if cracked, broken, or bent.

3. Inspect the splines of axle shaft (3) for nicks, burrs, cracks, and breaks. Remove minor nicks

and burra with a file or emery cloth. Replace axle shaft (3) if the splines are cracked or broken.

Position new gasket (1) on axle shaft (3) and install axle shaft (3) on axle housing (2) with ten new

lockwashers (4) and screws (5).

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