TM-9-2320-273-20

TRUCK TRACTOR, LINE HAUL; LIGHT EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTER; TRUCK CHASSIS; MEDIUM EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTER

TECHNICAL MANUAL; ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE

NOVEMBER 1980

TM-9-2320-273-20 - Page 1168 of 1500

TM 9-2320-273-20

WHEELS AND TIRES

10-13. FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS AND SEALS MAINTENANCE (M1915) (Continued).

LOCATION/lTEM

ACTION

REMARKS

A. REMOVAL (Continued).

8. Seal (4) and inner

Remove and throw

Tap out from inside of

bearing (3).

seal away.

hub (1) using hammer

and wood block.

9. Cup (2).

Remove.

10. Cup (15).

Remove.

NOTE

Clean all component parts with SD-2 solvent.

Do not use compressed air to clean bearings.

B. INSPECTION.

11. Inner bearing (3) and

Inspect for:

Replace as necessary.

outer bearing (14).

a. Flat spots or chips in

bearing rollers.

b. Cracks.

c. Breaks.

d. Smooth operation.

e.Discoloration.

12. Cups (2) and (15).

Inspect for:

a. Flat spots.

b. Cracks.

c. Gouges.

d. Discoloration.

13. Axle spindle.

Inspect for:

a. Grooves.

b. Gouges.

c. Abnormal wear.

d. Discoloration.

NOTE

All component parts must be clean and

free of all dirt and foreign matter.

Replace as necessary.

Notify Direct Support

Maintenance.

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