DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR AND PINION REPLACEMENT.

TM 5-4210-224-14&P

4-245. REAR WHEEL BEARING REPLACEMENT (Continued).

f. Install inner bearing cup using inner wheel

bearing cup installer on handle. Drive cup into

place until it seats against hub bore shoulder.

g. Install new oil seal (2) with wheel hub oil seal

installer.

h. Install axle shaft (paragraph 4-247).

i. Install hub and drum assembly (paragraph 4-

248).

j. Install wheel assembly (paragraph 4-203).

k. Lower vehicle.

4-246. DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR AND PINION REPLACEMENT.

This task covers:

a. Removal

b. Installation

INITIAL SETUP:

Tools

Equipment Condition

General Mechanics Tool Kit

Para. Condition Description

Soft Faced Hammer

4-247 Axle Shaft Removed

4-248 Hub and Drum Assembly Removed

Materials/Parts

Side Gear (3977344)

General Safety Instructions

Engine OFF

Transmission in (N) neutral.

Parking brake and micro-brakelock set.

REMOVAL

a. Remove differential side gear bolts (1) and

b. Remove pinion bearing retainer nuts from

lockwashers and use a soft faced hammer to tap

housing (4).

side gear (2) from case (3).

c. Remove pinion and bearing retainer assembly.

It may be necessary to rap on the pilot end of

the pinion (5) to assist the assembly from the

carrier.

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