TM-9-2320-273-34
TRUCK TRACTOR, LINE HAUL; LIGHT EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTER; TRUCK CHASSIS; MEDIUM EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTER
TECHNICAL MANUAL; DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE
DECEMBER 1980
TM-9-2320-273-34 - Page 413 of 801
TM 9-2320-273-34
10-2. Wheel End Disassembly.
a.
Prepare for Disassembly.
(1)
Block rear wheels of vehicle to prevent it from rolling.
Do not attempt to disassemble wheel ends
with vehicle supported by jacks only.
(2)
Jack up front of vehicle so that both tires clear the floor. Block up axle securely under spring
seats and hold the vehicle in this position, and remove jacks.
(3)
Remove oil drain plug from bottom of axle housing and drain all lubricant from axle.
b.
Remove Hub, Drum, and Wheel from Axle.
Do not strike center of flange with a
tool and do not pry between flanges
with tool. Damage to mating surfaces
may occur.
(1)
Remove the drive flange from wheel hub by removing eight capscrews and washers (fig. 10-3).
It may be necessary to tap off the flange with a rubber or rawhide mallet because of silastic gasket material.
Figure 10-3. Remove Drive Flange.
10-5
CAUTIO N
CAUTIO N
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