TM 5-3825-226-24
AXLES
REMOVE AXLES
Tools Needed
A
2P8312
Retaining Ring Pliers
1
NOTE:
Rim and tire removed for better photo illustration.
1.
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
2P8312
Retaining Ring Pliers
1
1.
Install washer (2) on axle (1) 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 lb.ft. (100 ±
7 N.m).
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