TM-9-2320-273-34

TM 9-2320-273-34

12-2.

12-3.

12-4.

Output Shaft Removal. (Refer to para 11-3.)

Output Shaft Disassembly. (Refer to para 11-3.)

Differential Carrier Removal (Fig. 12-2).

Remove plug (54) from bottom of

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the axle housing (4) and drain lubricant. (Refer to

CAUTIO N

Do not hit the circular driving lugs on the

shaft head. This may cause the lugs to shat-

ter and splinter. Do not use chisels or wedges

to loosen the shaft or dowels. This will damage

the hub, shaft and oil seal.

Remove the eight nuts (27), eight washers (26), and eight tapered dowels (25) from the eight

studs (28) on each axle shaft (24). To loosen the dowels, hold a 1½ - in. diameter brass drift against the

center of the axle shaft head, inside the circular driving lugs. Strike the drift a sharp blow with a 5-6 lb

hammer. A 1½- in. diameter brass drift is excellent and safe for this purpose.

Remove the right and left axle shafts (24) from the axle housing (4).

If the unit is on the vehicle, disconnect the forward propeller shaft.

If the unit is on the vehicle, disconnect air line at the interaxle differential shift unit (66).

Remove eight carrier-to-housing bolts (1), four stud nuts (2) and their washers. Loosen two top

stud nuts but leave them on their studs (3) to prevent carrier case (76) from falling.

Break carrier case (76) loose from axle housing (4) with a rawhide mallet.

Place roller jack under carrier; then remove the top two nuts and Iockwashers (2) and work

carrier case (76) free. A small pinch bar may be used to straighten carrier in housing bore. However, the

end must be rounded to prevent indenting the carrier flange.

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