TM-9-2320-361-20
2-1/2-TON, 6x6, M44A2 SERIES TRUCKS (MULTIFUEL)
TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE
OCTOBER 1991
TM-9-2320-361-20 - Page 543 of 1207
TM 9-2320-361-20
7-10. FRONT AXLE SHAFT FLANGE MAINTENANCE
This task covers:
a. Removal
c. Installation
b. Cleaning and Inspection
INITIAL SETUP:
APPLICABLE MODELS
EQUIPMENT CONDITION
All
Parking brake
set (TM 9-2320-361-10).
MATERIALS/PARTS
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Gasket
Keep fire extinguisher nearby when
Eight lockwashers
drycleaning solvent.
GAA grease (Appendix C, Item 13)
Drycleaning solvent (Appendix C, Item 26)
Rags (Appendix C, Item 21)
REFERENCES (TM)
TM 9-2320-361-10
TM 9-2320-361-20P
using
1. Remove eight screws (1) and lockwashers (2) from axle flange (3) and hub (5). Discard
lockwashers (2).
2. Loosen axle flange (3) from axle shaft (6).
3. Remove axle flange (3) and gasket (4). Discard gasket (4).
b. Cleaning and Inspection
1. Clean gasket (4) remains from mating surfaces.
WARNING
Drycleaning solvent is flammable and will not be used near open
flame. Use only in well-ventilated places. Failure to do so may
result in injury to personnel.
2. Clean axle flange (3) in drycleaning solvent and dry with clean rag.
3. Clean gasket (4) surface on hub (5) with rag saturated with drycleaning solvent and dry with clean
rag.
4. Inspect axle flange (3) for:
a.
Cracks and breaks. Replace if cracked or broken.
b.
Nicked, burred, or cracked female splines. Remove minor nicks or burrs with fine mill file or
emery cloth, Replace if splines are cracked.
c.
Inspect plug (7) for tightness. Replace if loose or leaking lubricant.
5. Inspect male splines on axle shaft (6) for nicks, burrs, or cracks. Remove minor nicks or burrs with
fine mill file or emery cloth. Replace axle shaft if splines are cracked (para. 7-6).
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