DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY - TM-9-2320-303-24-20230

TM 9-2320-303-24-2

FORWARD-REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER REPAIR - CONTINUED

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DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY

CAUTION

Pinion gear and ring gear are a matched set and have a common number etched on each. Before assembly,

check numbers.

Assemble Pinion Shaft and Cage Assembly.

NOTE

Before assembling, coat all parts of bearings with recommended axle lubricant (Item 33, WP 0312 00).

(1)

Press rear bearing firmly against the pinion shaft (90) shoulder with a suitable sleeve against the bearing

inner race.

(2)

Press the bearing (89) into position on the pinion end.

(3)

To retain the bearing (89) on the pinion end, it is necessary to stake the pinion shaft (90) at three points.

Use the proper staking tool to fit over the end of the pinion and bearing to correctly achieve this.

STAKE IN

THREE PLACES

402-670

CAUTION

Do not strike the bearing or attempt to stake bearing onto pinion shaft using a punch and hammer damage

will result. Staking points are not to be spotted at the root angle grooves of the pinion (if present) or in the

original staking points if using the original bearing.

(4)

Position the pinion shaft (90) with bearing (89) pointing upward in a press and place the staking tool over

the pinion end and bearing, Apply a 3.5 ton pressure to the staking tool.

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