TM-9-2320-280-20-2

TRUCK, UTILITY: M998 SERIES

TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE; VOLUME 2 OF 3

JANUARY 1996

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6 - 9 . HALFSHAFT MAINTENANCE (Cont’d)

b. Disassembly

1

.

Loosen two clamps (7) and (8) securing inner boot (6) to inner joint (1) and shaft (5).

2

.

Clamp shaft (5) in soft-jawed vise.

3

.

Remove inner boot (6) from inner joint (1) and slide up on shaft (5).

4

.

Remove retainer clip (2) from inner joint (1).

5

.

Remove inner joint (1), retainer clip (2), and six ball bearings (3) from bearing assembly (4).

NOT E

Perform steps 5.1 through 5.3 for M1123 and “A2” series vehicles.

5

. 1

. Remove inner boot (6) from insert (9) and slide up on shaft (5).

5

. 2

. Remove inner joint (1) and insert (9) from spider assembly (10) and shaft (5).

5

. 3

. Remove insert (9) from inner joint (1). Discard insert (9).

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Change 2

M1123 AND

“A2” SERIES