TM-9-2320-260-20

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

TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE

APRIL 1995

TM-9-2320-260-20 - Page 601 of 1337

TM 9-2320-260-20

7-13. FRONT AND REAR AXLE BREATHER MAINTENANCE

THIS TASK COVERS:

a. Removal

c. Installation

b. Cleaning and Inspection

INITIAL SETUP

APPLICABLE MODELS

All

MATERIAL/PARTS

Drycleaning solvent (Appendix C, Item 29)

Rags (Appendix C, Item 22)

REFERENCES (TM)

TM 9-2320-260-10

TM 9-2320-260-20P

EQUIPMENT CONDITION

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

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Keep fire extinguisher nearby when using

drycleaning solvent.

a. Removal

Remove breather (1) from axle housing (2).

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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 injury to personnel.

1. Clean breather (1) with drycleaning solvent and dry with a clean rag.

2. Press breather (1) to confirm free movement of the breather crimp cap is under spring tension.

Replace breather (1) if clogged, or no spring action is evident.

c. Installation

Install breather (1) in axle housing (2).

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