TM-9-2320-366-34-4

M1083 SERIES, 5 TON, 6x6, MEDIUM TACTICAL VEHICLES (MTV)

TECHNICAL MANUAL; MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS; DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE; VOLUME NO. 4 OF 4

AUGUST 2005

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B. Ring Gear Backlash:

(1) Attach dial indicator on the mounting flange on

differential carrier (1).

(2) Adjust the dial indicator so plunger is against tooth

surface of ring gear (2).

(3) Adjust the dial indicator to zero.

(4) Rotate ring gear (2) a small amount in both directions.

Dial indicator should read between 0.008-0.018 in.

(0.020-0.045 cm).

NOTE

Perform step (5) if backlash reading is less

than 0.008 in. (0.020 cm).

(5) Loosen adjusting ring (3) on back side of hub body (4)

and tighten adjusting ring facing the ring gear (5) to

increase backlash.

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