CLEANING AND INSPECTION - TM-9-2320-312-24-10283

TM 9-2320-312-24-1

FRONT AXLE HUB, DRUM, WHEEL BEARINGS, AND OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT - CONTINUED

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CLEANING AND INSPECTION

WARNING

Dry cleaning solvent MIL-PRF-680 Type III is an environmentally compliant and low toxic material. How-

ever, it may be irritating to the eyes and skin. The use of protective gloves and goggles is suggested. Use in

well-ventilated areas. Keep away from open flames and other sources of ignition.

Clean all removed components with cleaning solvent.

Inspect wheel bearings and inner and outer bearing cups (15) in hub (1) in accordance with TM 9-214. If wheel bearings

need replacing, remove both bearing cups from bore of hub.

Inspect all other removed components for damage. If not damaged, retain for installation.

INSTALLATION AND WHEEL BEARING ADJUSTMENT

NOTE

Perform step 1 if new bearings cups or bearings are being installed.

Coat components with clean gear lubricating oil before installation.

Install inner and outer bearing cups (15) squarely into bore of hub (1).

Install inner bearing (18) and new oil seal (17) in hub (1).

CAUTION

Use caution not to damage oil seal as hub is placed onto axle spindle.

Coat axle spindle (14) with gear lubricating oil and mount hub (1) fully onto spindle.

Install outer bearing (16) in hub (1).

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