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TM 5-4210-233-14&P-1

5-43. FORWARD TANDEM AXLE AND DRIVE UNIT-Continued

(35)

Install the two adjusting rings (55) into

position between the carrier legs. Turn each

adjusting ring (55) hand tight against the

bearing cup (59).

(36)

Install the bearing caps (53) over the bearings

and adjusting rings (55). Check matchmarks

to be sure bearing caps (53) are in the correct

location.

(37)

Tap each bearing cap (53) into position with a

leather or plastic hammer. The caps (53)

must fit easily against the bearings cups (58),

adjusting rings (55) and carrier. Do not force

bearing caps (53) into position.

(38)

Install the four washers (57) and screws (56)

to secure the bearing caps (53) into position.

Tighten the screws (56) by hand four to six

turns and then torque the screws (56) to

345 to 430 lb ft (470 to 585 Nm).

(39)

Adjust the preload of differential side bearings.

(a) Attach a dial indicator to the differential carrier

assembly (9) with the plunger of the pointer

contacting the back surface of the ring gear (19).

(b) Loosen the adjusting ring (55) opposite the ring

gear (19) to provide a small amount of end play.

Move the differential and ring gear to the left

and right with pry bars while noting the dial

indicator.

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