Section XXX. MAINTENANCE OF REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY

TM 5-4210-224-14 & P

Section XXX. MAINTENANCE OF REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY

Para.

Rear Axle Assembly Replacement. ........... 4-244

Differential Side Gear and

Rear Axle Shaft Replacement ................... 4-247

Pinion Replacement ................................ . 4-246

Rear Wheel Bearing Replacement............ 4-245

General ................................ .................... 4-243

Hub and Drum Assembly Replace-

ment ................................ ........................ 4-248

4-243. GENERAL.

This section contains information on the maintenance of the rear axle assembly that are maintainable at the

Organizational level.

4-244. REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT.

This task covers:

a. Removal

b. Installation

INITIAL SETUP:

Tools

Equipment Condition

Para.

Condition Description

Hoist

Jack

4-186

Propeller Shaft Disconnected

General Mechanics Tool Kit

4-203

Wheel Assembly Removed

4-209

Hydraulic Brake Lines Dis-

connected

Materials/Parts

4-211

Height Sensing and Brake

Grease, Lubricating, MIL-G-10924

Proportioner Valve Dis-

Transmission Oil (Appendix D, Item 32)

connected

Rear Axle Assembly (009-90005)

4-214

Parking Brake Cable Dis-

connected

General Safety Instructions

4-240

Rear Suspension Shock Absorber

Engine OFF

Removed

Transmission in (N) neutral.

4-247

Rear Suspension Stabilizer

Parking brake and micro-brakelock set.

Bar Removed

REMOVAL

a. Raise the vehicle and support the axle with a

suitable lifting device.

b. Remove the brake drum (1) or hub and drum

assembly.

c. Drain lubricant from the axle housing (2).

d. Disconnect the vent hose from the axle vent

fitting.

e. Remove nuts (3) from the U-bolts (4).

f. Remove U-bolts, (4), spring plates (5), and

spacers (6) from the axle assembly. Lower the

jack and the axle assembly.

4-343