TM-9-2320-283-34-2
TRUCK TRACTOR, LINE HAUL, 50,000 GVWR, 6X4, MQ15A1
TECHNICAL MANUAL; DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE
DECEMBER 1983
TM-9-2320-283-34-2 - Page 166 of 570
TM 9-2320-283-34-2
REAR TANDEM AXLES.
3-76. REAR-REAR AXLE CARRIER REPAIR (Continued).
LOCATION/ITEM
ACTION
REMARKS
NOTE
Backlash specifications are for new
ring gear and drive pinion assemblies
only.
Reset used gearing to backlash
recorded before disassembly.
54. Adjusters (8) and
(41) (continued).
Adjust ring gear backlash as
follows (continued):
c. Mount dial indicator as
shown.
Tighten item (41)
two or three notches and
check item (33) backlash.
d. To add backlash loosen
item (8) on back face side
of item (33) one notch at
a time.
Tighten item (41)
on opposite side until it
contacts item (42).
Continue to tighten item
(41) two or three notches.
e. To remove backlash loosen
item (41) on the teeth
side of item (33) one
notch at a time.
Tighten
item (8) until it contacts
item (7). Continue to
tighten item (8) two or
three notches. Recheck
backlash.
Backlash should be
between 0.006 and 0.016.
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