TM-9-2320-361-24-2 Field Maintenance Manual Volume 2 for M44A2 Series Trucks
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TM 9-2320-361-24-2 0454 00 0454 00-2 DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER REPLACEMENT (Contd) WARNING Accidental or intentional introduction of liquid contaminants into the environment is a violation of state, federal, and military regulations. Refer to Army POL (WP 0001 00) for information concerning storage, use, and disposal of these liquids. Failure to do so may result in damage to environment and health of personnel. CAUTION Work area should be clean, well-ventilated, and free from blowing dust and dirt. Damage to equipment could result if area is not clean. NOTE Use a drain pan to capture any draining oil. Dispose of fluids in accordance with local policy and ordinances. Ensure all spills are cleaned up. REMOVAL 1. Remove drain plug (12) from bottom of housing (6) and drain gear oil. 2. Remove eight nuts (1) and washers (2) from eight studs (3). 3. Loosen four remaining nuts (10) on studs (8). 4. Remove screw (5) and washer (4) from carrier (7). 5. Install utility chains on carrier (7) with washer (4) and screw (5). Attach lifting device on utility chains. WARNING All personnel must stand clear during lifting operations. A swinging or shifting load may cause injury or death to personnel. CAUTION When lifting differential carrier out of axle housing, use care not to damage mounting studs. NOTE Assistant will help with steps 6 and 7. 6. Using lifting device, raise carrier (7) 1/2 in. (1.3 cm) out of housing (6) and remove four remaining nuts (10) and washers (9) from studs (8). 7. Remove carrier (7) from housing (6). 8. Remove gasket (11) from housing (6). Discard gasket (11). 9. Lower carrier (7) to workbench and remove lifting device from utility chains. 10. Remove screw (5), washer (4), and chains from carrier (7). INSTALLATION 1. Install chains on carrier (7) with washer (4) and screw (5). 2. Install new gasket (11) on housing (6). 3. Install lifting device on utility chain.