FIELD MAINTENANCE
REAR AXLE SHAFT REPLACEMENT
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools and Special Tools
Tool Kit, General Mechanic's: Automotive
(Volume 5, WP
0826, Table 1, Item 56)
Wrench, Torque, Click, Ratcheting, 1/2" Drive,
250 Ft-Lb
(Volume 5, WP
0826, Table 1, Item 63)
Materials/Parts
Adhesive, Silicone Rubber
(Volume 5, WP
0825, Table 1, Item 4)
References
Volume 5, WP
0820
Equipment Condition
Parking brake set. (TM 9-2320-272-10)
REMOVAL
1.
Remove 10 screws (Figure 1, Item 5) and washers (Figure 1, Item 6) from axle shaft flange (Figure 1, Item 7).
2.
Tap shaft flange (Figure 1, Item 7) and remove axle shaft flange and axle shaft (Figure
1,
Item 1) from axle
housing (Figure 1, Item 3).
3.
Remove gasket (Figure 1, Item 2), if present, from axle shaft flange (Figure 1, Item 7). Clean gasket or sealant
from mating surfaces. Discard gasket.
4.
Inspect axle shaft (Figure 1, Item 1) and axle housing (Figure 1, Item 3) for cracks, burrs, and damaged splines
on shaft. Replace axle shaft or axle housing (Figure 1, Item 3) if cracked, burred, or shaft has damaged splines.
5
M9169DAA
6
7
1
2
3
4
Figure 1.
Rear Axle Shaft Removal.
END OF TASK
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