TM-9-2320-365-20-3

M1078 SERIES, 2 1/2-TON, 4 X 4, LIGHT MEDIUM TACTICAL VEHICLES (LMTV)

TECHNICAL MANUAL; MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS; UNIT MAINTENANCE; VOLUME NO. 3 OF 5

FEBRUARY 2006

CHANGE 3

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(2) Inspect differential pinion gears (3) for cracked or broken

gear teeth, scoring, pitting, and corrosion.

Replace

differential pinion gear(s) that fail inspection.

(3) Inspect pinion gear bearings (4) for scoring, pitting, and

corrosion. Replace radial pinion gear bearing(s) that fail

inspection.

(4) Inspect differential spider (5) for cracks, scoring, pitting,

and corrosion.

Replace differential spider that fail

inspection.

c. Installation.

NOTE

Front

and

rear

axle

differential

spider

assemblies are removed the same way. Left

front axle differential spider assembly shown.

(1) Install four pinion gear bearings (1), differential pinion

gears (2), thrust bearings (3), inner thrust washers (4),

and outer thrust washers (5) on differential spider (6).

(2) Install four preformed packings (7) on differential spider

(6).

NOTE

If pins in self-locking nut do not line up with

holes in inner bevel side gear, adjust self-

locking nut accordingly.

(3) Install inner bevel side gear (8) in wheel end hub

assembly (9) with holes in inner bevel side gear aligned

with pins in self-locking nut (10).

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