Adjust Drive Gear Thrust Screw

TM 9-2320-303-24-2

FORWARD-REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER REPAIR - CONTINUED

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DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY - CONTINUED

Adjust Drive Gear Thrust Screw.

(1)

Back out thrust screw (78) and jam nut (79).

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(2)

Coat thrust end of screw with grease and reinstall screw and jam nut into carrier.

(3)

Tighten screw until it is firm against back face of ring gear.

(4)

To secure the correct adjustment of 0.010-0.015 in. clearance, loosen thrust screw 1/4 turn and lock

securely with nut. Torque nut 40-55 lb-ft (54-75 Nm).

(5)

Recheck clearance between end of thrust screw and back face of ring gear for 0.010-0.015 in. (0.254-0.381

mm) clearance.

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