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

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TM 9-2320-273-3

(5)

Remove shims between the sleeve attaching fIange and knuckle. Record thickness and in-

spect. If they are reusable, retain for reassembly.

(6)

Disassemble knuckle lower sleeve, bearing cone, and shims as in steps

(3), (4)

and

(5)

for

the upper sleeve. After removing both the upper and lower sleeves, pull off the knuckle housing, leaving

the universal joint in place.

(7)

Using a screwdriver or other suitable pointed tool, remove both the upper and lower knuckle

oil seals from their bores in the axle housing.

(8)

Remove both the upper and lower knuckle bearing

CUPS

and socket plugs from their bores

in the axle housing. Remove from the inside of the axle housing using a suitable sleeve having a diameter

approximately the same as the plug bore, Tap out both the plug and bearing cup at the same time.

g.

Remove and Disassemble Universal Joints.

NOTE

The steering knuckle must be removed

prior to removing universal joint. The joint

cannot be removed through the outer

knuckle opening. The oil seal will remain

seated on the outer drive shaft. Remove

and replace with new seal at reassembly.

(1)

Remove the universal joint and drive shaft assembly from the axle by pulling the complete

assembly straight out from the carrier and housing (fig. 10-9). If no further maintenance is required, set it

aside for reassembly.

Figure 10-9. Remove Universal Joint and Drive Shaft Assembly.

10-11