TM-9-2320-361-34
2-1/2-TON, 6x6, M44A2 SERIES TRUCKS (MULTIFUEL)
TECHNICAL MANUAL; DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE
MAY 1992
TM-9-2320-361-34 - Page 221 of 764
TM 9-2320-361-34
10-3. DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER REPLACEMENT
THIS TASK COVERS:
a. Removal
b. Installation
INITIAL SETUP
APPLICABLE MODELS
PERSONNEL REQUIRED
All
Two
REFERENCES (TM)
LO 9-2320-209-12-1
TOOLS
General mechanic’s
tool kit
(Appendix B, Item
1)
TM 9-2320-361-20
Torque wrench, l/2-in. dr.
TM 9-2320-361-34P
(Appendix
B, Item 7)
Lifting device
EQUIPMENT CONDITION
Chains
.
Axle shafts
removed
(TM 9-2320-361-20).
MATERIALS/PARTS
●
Axle assembly removed (para. 10-2 or 10-8).
Gasket (Appendix F, Item 79)
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Lubricating oil, GO 80/90 (Appendix C, Item 11)
Personnel must stand clear during lifting
operations.
CAUTION
Work area should be clean, well-ventilated, and free from blowing
dust and dirt. Damage to equipment could result if the area is not
clean.
NOTE
I
Have drainage container ready to catch oil.
a. Removal
1.
2.
3.
4.
Remove drain plug (12) from bottom of housing (6) and drain gear oil.
Remove eight nuts (1) and washers (2) from eight studs (3).
Loosen four remaining nuts (10) on studs (8).
Remove screw (5) and washer (4) from carrier (7).
5.
6,
7.
8.
9.
10.
WARNING
All
personnel must stand clear during lifting operations. A swinging
or shifting load may cause injury or death to personnel.
CAUTION
When lifting differential carrier out of axle housing, use care not to
damage mounting studs.
NOTE
Assistant will help with steps 5 through 7.
Install chains on carrier (7) with washer (4) and screw (5). Attach lifting device on chains.
Using lifting device, raise carrier (7) 1/2 in. (1.3 cm) out of housing (6) and remove four remaining
nuts (10) and washers (9) from studs (8).
Remove
carrier (7) from housing (6).
Remove gasket (11) from housing (6). Discard gasket (11).
Lower carrier (7) to workbench and remove lifting device from chains.
Remove screw (5), washer (4), and chains from carrier (7).
10-4
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