TM 9-2320-361-20 7-10. FRONT AXLE SHAFT FLANGE MAINTENANCE This task covers: a. Removal c. Installation b. Cleaning and Inspection INITIAL SETUP: APPLICABLE MODELS EQUIPMENT CONDITION All Parking brake set (TM 9-2320-361-10). MATERIALS/PARTS GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Gasket Keep fire extinguisher nearby when Eight lockwashers drycleaning solvent. GAA grease (Appendix C, Item 13) Drycleaning solvent (Appendix C, Item 26) Rags (Appendix C, Item 21) REFERENCES (TM) TM 9-2320-361-10 TM 9-2320-361-20P using 1. Remove eight screws (1) and lockwashers (2) from axle flange (3) and hub (5). Discard lockwashers (2). 2. Loosen axle flange (3) from axle shaft (6). 3. Remove axle flange (3) and gasket (4). Discard gasket (4). b. Cleaning and Inspection 1. Clean gasket (4) remains from mating surfaces. WARNING Drycleaning solvent is flammable and will not be used near open flame. Use only in well-ventilated places. Failure to do so may result in injury to personnel. 2. Clean axle flange (3) in drycleaning solvent and dry with clean rag. 3. Clean gasket (4) surface on hub (5) with rag saturated with drycleaning solvent and dry with clean rag. 4. Inspect axle flange (3) for: a. Cracks and breaks. Replace if cracked or broken. b. Nicked, burred, or cracked female splines. Remove minor nicks or burrs with fine mill file or emery cloth, Replace if splines are cracked. c. Inspect plug (7) for tightness. Replace if loose or leaking lubricant. 5. Inspect male splines on axle shaft (6) for nicks, burrs, or cracks. Remove minor nicks or burrs with fine mill file or emery cloth. Replace axle shaft if splines are cracked (para. 7-6). 7-24