TM 9-2320-361-20 7-11. REAR AXLE SHAFT MAINTENANCE This task covers: a. Removal c. Installation b. Cleaning and Inspection INITIAL SETUP: APPLICABLE MODELS REFERENCES (TM) All TM 9-2320-361-10 MATERIALS/PARTS TM 9-2320-361-20P Gaskets EQUIPMENT CONDITION Eight lockwashers Parking brake set (TM 9-2320-361-10). GAA grease (Appendix C, Item 13) Rags (Appendix C, Item 21) GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Drycleaning solvent (Appendix C, Item 26) Keep fire extinguisher nearby when using drycleaning solvent. a. Removal 1. Remove eight screws (1) and lockwashers (2) from flange (3) and hub (6). Discard lockwashers (2). 2. Remove flange (3), axle shaft (4) as an assembly, and gasket (5) from hub (6) and axle housing (7). Discard gasket (5). b. Cleaning and Inspection 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. 1. Clean gasket (5) remains from mating surfaces. 2. Clean axle shaft (4) with rag saturated in drycleaning solvent. Dry with clean rag, 3. Inspect axle shaft (4) for cracks, breaks, and bends. Replace axle shaft (4) if cracked, broken, or bent. 4. Inspect axle shaft (4) splines for nicks, burrs, cracks, and breaks. Remove minor nicks and burrs with a fine mill file or emery cloth. Replace if splines are cracked or broken. c. Installation 1. Coat one side of new gasket (5) with GAA grease and aline over holes in hub (6). 2. Carefully insert axle shaft (4) into hub (6) and axle housing (7). Turn until splines of axle shaft (4) seat in differential. Aline holes of flange (3) to holes in gasket (5) and hub (6). 3. Install flange (3) with eight new lockwashers (2) and screws (1). Tighten screws (1) 60-80 lb-ft (81-108 NŽm). 7-26