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 431 of 801

TM 9-2320-273-34

10-7. Differential Carrier Assembly.

CAUTIO N

Pinion gear and ring gear area matched

set and have common identification num-

bers etched on each. Before assembly,

check numbers.

a. Reassemble the Pinion and Cage Assembly.

(1)

If new

CUPS

are to be installed, press firmly against pinion bearing cage shoulders.

(2)

Lubricate bearings and

CUPS

with gear lube (item 30, App B).

(3)

press rear thrust and radial bearings firmly against the pinion shoulders with a suitable

sleeve that will bear only on bearing inner race.

(4)

Install radial bearing lock ring and squeeze ring into pinion shaft groove with pliers.

(5)

Insert pinion and bearing assembly in pinion cage and position spacer or spacer combination

over pinion shaft.

(6)

press front bearing firmly against spacer.

(7)

Rotate cage several revolutions to assure normal bearing contact.

(8)

While in press under pressure, check bearing preload. Wrap soft wire around cage and pull

on horizontal line with pound scale (fig. 10-20). If a press is not available, the pinion nut may be tightened

to the correct torque and preload checked.

Figure 10-20. Check the Bearing Rotating Torque.

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