TM 5-3805-260-24
AXLES
REMOVE AXLES
Tools Needed
A
2P8312Retaining Ring Pliers
1
NOTE: Rim and tire removed for better photo
illustration.
I.
Drain the oil from the final drive. The final
drive capacity is 1.5 U.S, .gal.(5.7 litre).
2.
Remove cover (1).
3.
Remove the axle from the axle housing.
Weight of the axle is 45 lb.(20 kg).
4.
Remove
retaining
ring
(4)
with
tool
(A).Remove gear (3) and washer (2) from the
axle.
INSTALL AXLES
Tools Needed
A
2P8312Retaining Ring Pliers
1
1.
Install washer (2) on axle (I ) with the steel
side of the washer toward gear (3).
2.
Install gear (3) on axle (1).
3.
Install retaining ring (4) on the axle with tool
(A).
4
.Install the axle in the axle housing.
NOTE: Make sure the notches in shafts (5) are
toward the outside of the final drive carrier as shown.
5.
Make a replacement of the seal in the cover if
necessary.
6.
Install the cover.
7.
Fill the final drive compartment with oil to the
correct
level.
See
LUBRICATION
AND
MAINTENANCE GUIDE. Tighten the plug to
a torque of 75 5 Ib. ft.(100 + 7 N. m).
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