TM 9-2320-260-34-1
Section III. DIFFERENTIAL MAINTENANCE
10-6. DIFFERENTIAL MAINTENANCE INDEX
PARA.
TITLE
PAGE
NO.
NO.
10-7.
Front and Rear Differential Maintenance
10-18
10-8.
Differential and Differential Carrier Repair
10-22
10-9.
Differential Oil Seals Replacement
10-52
10-7. FRONT AND REAR DIFFERENTIAL MAINTENANCE
THIS TASK COVERS:
a. Removal
c.
Installation
b. Cleaning and Inspection
INITIAL SETUP
APPLICABLE MODELS
All
TOOLS
General mechanic’s tool kit
(Appendix B, Item 1)
Torrque wrench, 1/2-in. dr.
(Appendix B, Item 3)
Lifting device
Chain
Hydraulic jack
MATERIALS/PARTS
Crocus cloth (Appendix C, Item 53)
Sealing compound (Appendix C, Item 43)
Drycleaning solvent (Appendix C, Item 48)
REFERENCES (TM)
LO 9-2320-260-12
TM 9-2320-260-20
TM 9-2320-260-34 P-1
EQUIPMENT CONDITION
l Axle assembly drained (LO 9-2320-260-12).
. Axle assembly removed (para. 10-2 or 10-5),
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
l All personnel must stand clear during lifting
operations.
l Keep fire extinguisher nearby when using
drycleaning solvent.
l Eye protection is required when using wire brush
for cleaning.
1. Remove eighteen nuts (2) and washers (3) from axle housing mounting studs (6).
2. Attach chain to differential carrier (1).
3. Attach lifting device to chain.
WARNING
All personnel must stand clear during lifting operations. A
snapped chain, swinging or shifting load may cause injury to
personnel.
CAUTION
When lifting carrier differential assembly out of axle housing, use
care not to damage mounting studs. Assistant will guide assembly
out of housing.
10-18