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 441 of 801

TM 9-2320-273-34

CAUTIO N

In step

(2),

failure to use appropriate

gasket material will cause leakage.

(2)

If the knuckle socket plugs were removed from the axle housing, reassemble by first applying

a coat of silicone sealant (item 24, App B) around one mating surface only, of either the plug or the inside

shoulder of the plug bore.

NOTE

In step

(3),

after applying pressure to plug,

wipe top of plug and bearing bore clean of

any excess silicone sealant.

(3)

place the socket plug inside its bore in the axle housing; do not allow silicone sealant

material to set up. Position plug so the concave side is facing outward and apply hand pressure to the plug.

(4)

Continue reassembly by installing the knuckle oil seals into the axle housing, bearing

cones onto the upper and lower sleeves and the steering arm and ball stud on the knuckle upper sleeve.

NOTE

In step

(5),

it may be necessary to index

splines of inner shaft with splines of the

differential side gear for proper installation.

(5)

Carefully install universal joint into housing, aline with differential side gear splines (fig.

10-30). Inspect housing seal and thrust washer to be sure they are installed properly.

Figure 10-30. Install Universal Joint into Housing.

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