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 0455 00 0455 00-18 DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER REPAIR (Contd) ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENT (Contd) 23. Seat bearing seat (17) in bearing cage (13). NOTE • Begin installation of shims with same thickness of shims on carrier as removed during disassembly. • When installing cage, bearings, and races, hold bevel gear in place with soft spacers. 24. Align holes in shims (14) with holes in bearing cage (13) and install shims (14) and bearing cage (13) on carrier (16). 25. Using bearing replacer and arbor press, install bearings (18) and (20) and bearing seats (19) and (17) in bearing cage (13). NOTE Secure bevel gear with brass drift to prevent rotation. 26. Install plate (11) on helical pinion shaft (15) with two screws (12). Tighten screws (12) 60–77 lb-ft (81–104 N•m). 27. Inspect carrier (16) for metal shavings. Clean carrier (16) of all shavings. 28. Align holes in shims (8) with holes in bearing cover (9). NOTE • Ensure even installation of bearing cage by evenly tightening screws. •Begin installation with same thickness of shims on cage as removed during disassembly. 29. Install shims (8) and bearing cover (9) on bearing cage (13) and carrier (16) with six screws (10). Tighten screws (10) 65–85 lb-ft (88–115 N•m). 30. Wrap cable of bearing preload tester around bevel gear (1) and pull on tester until helical pinion shaft (15) turns. Record measurement. Proper measurement is 2.4–7.1 lbs (1.1–3.2 kg). 31. If bearing preload is correct, go to step 35. 32. Remove six screws (10) and bearing cover (9) from bearing cage (13) and carrier (16). NOTE • If measurement in step 30 is more than limit, add a shim or use a thicker shim. • If measurement in step 30 is less than limit, remove a shim or use a thinner shim. 33. Add or remove shims (8) as necessary. 34. Repeat steps 29 and 30. 35. Install shaft (2) and bearing seat (3) in carrier (16) through opening in rear of carrier (16). 36. Install shims (4) and retainer (5) on carrier (16) with six washers (6) and screws (7). Tighten screws (7) 65–85 lb-ft (88–115 N•m).