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 96 of 570
E. ADJUSTING
TM 9-2320-283-34-2
REAR TANDEM AXLES.
3-70. FORWARD-REAR AXLE CARRIER REPAIR (Continued).
LOCATION/ITEM
ACTION
REMARKS
53. Adjusters (7) and
(34).
Adjust differential preload
as follows:
Tightening preloads the
bearings,
and provides
proper gear backlash.
a, Loosen item (7) on same
side as ring gear teeth
until its first thread is
visible.
b. Tighten item (34) on
This can be tested by
other side until there
facing item (32) and
is no backlash.
pushing item (32) away
from the body while
gently rocking item (32)
from side to side. There
should be no free move-
ment.
c. Rotate item (32) and
check for any point where
item (32) may bind. If
such a point exists,
loosen and retighten item
(34). Make all further
adjustments from the
point of tightest mesh.
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