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5-42. REAR TANDUM AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL - Continued

Cleaning and Inspection.

WARNING

Dry cleaning solvent P-D-680 is potentially dangerous.

Avoid repeated and prolonged breath- ing of vapors and

skin contact with the liquid. Do not use near open flame,

arcing equipment or other ignition sources. Always wear

eye protection and protective clothing. The flash point of P-

D-680 is 100 to 138 deg. F (38 to 59 deg. C).

Compressed air used for cleaning purposes will not exceed

30 psi (207 kPa). Use only with effective chip guarding and

personal protective equipment, goggles, shield and gloves.

(1)

Clean ail metal parts in dry cleaning solvent (Item 3, Appendix E) and dry thoroughly with compressed

air (except bearings). Coat parts in a light film of engine oil (Item 20, Appendix E) and place on clean

surface.

(2)

Inspect tapered roller bearing cones (32, 19 and 29) for wear, damage to rollers and damage to cup

(35, 33 and 34) inner surface. Inspect bearing (35) for damage. Replace any worn or damaged

(3)

Inspect drive pinion (18) and ring gear sets for wear and damage (see para 4-9).

CAUTION

Drive pinion and ring gear are machined in matched pairs.

When replacing a gear the entire set must be replaced.

(4)

Inspect main differential assembly as follows (see para 4-9):

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