TM-9-2320-361-24-1 Field Maintenance Manual Volume 1 for M44A2 Series Trucks
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TM 9-2320-361-24-1 0140 00 0140 00-4 INTERMEDIATE PROPELLER SHAFT MAINTENANCE (M36A2) (Contd) CLEANING AND INSPECTION WARNING Skysol 100 solvent is combustible; DO NOT use or store near heat, sparks, flame, or other ignition sources. Use mechanical ventilation whenever product is used in a confined space, heated above ambient temperatures, or agitated. Keep container sealed when not in use. Contact with Skysol 100 may cause skin irritation. Use chemical-resistant gloves. In case of skin contact, remove any contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly with soap and water. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Eye contact may cause irritation, tearing, or blurring of vision. Use face shield or goggles when eye contact may occur. In case of eye contact, flush eyes with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes or until irritation subsides. Inhalation may cause irritation to upper respiratory passages. DO NOT have food or drink in the vicinity. Failure to comply may result in injury to personnel. 1. Clean all parts with Skysol 100 and dry with clean rag. 2. Clean and inspect bearing (19) in accordance with TM 9-214. 3. Inspect universal joint (24) for roughness and free play. Replace universal joint (24) if loose or rough (WP 0141 00). 4. Inspect propeller shaft (23) for: a. Breaks, cracks, or bends. Replace if cracked, bent, or broken. b. Crossed or stripped threads. Replace if threads are crossed or stripped. c. Nicked or burred splines (28). Replace if splines are cracked or chipped. d. Bearing shoulder nicked, burred, or scored. Replace if bearing shoulder is nicked, burred, scored, or bearing (19) is frozen. 5. Inspect shield (20) for cracks, breaks, or bends. Replace shield (20) if cracked, broken, or bent. 6. Inspect flange (11) for cracks, breaks, and bent deflector (12). Replace flange (11) if damaged. 7. Inspect rubber insulators (14) for tears or breaks. Replace rubber insulators (14) if torn or broken. 8. Inspect bearing housing (17) for cracks and breaks. Replace bearing housing (17) if cracked or broken. 9. Inspect frame support (4) for breaks and cracks. Replace frame support (4) if broken or cracked. ASSEMBLY 1. Apply a light film of GAA grease to bearing (19) outer race and inner bore of bearing housing (17). Install bearing (19) in bearing housing (17). Ensure bearing (19) is seated square in bearing housing (17). 2. Install two new seals (13) in shaft side of bearing housing (17). 3. Slide shield (20) on shaft (23) as far as it will go. 4. Install shield (20) with screw (22) and new lockwasher (21) on shaft (23). 5. Install four rubber insulators (14) in bearing housing (17). NOTE Perform step 6 if lubrication fitting was removed. 6. Install lubrication fitting (18) in bearing housing (17).