TM 5-3805-254-20-2
Section XIII. REAR AXLE MAINTENANCE
Page
Page
Interaxle Differential ......................................
2-945
Rear Axle Housing.........................................
2-942
Power Divider Hoses, Tubes,
Rear Axle Housing Breather..........................
2-940
and Fittings .............................................
2-946.1
REAR AXLE HOUSING BREATHER
This task covers:
a.
Removal (page 2-940)
c.
Inspection/Replacement (page 2-941)
b.
Cleaning (page 2-940)
d.
Installation (page 2-941)
INITIAL SETUP
Tools
Materials/Parts
Gloves, safety
Solvent, drycleaning (item 19, appendix C)
Goggles, safety
Gun, air blow
Personnel Required
Hose, air assembly
Wrench, open-end, 314-inch
One
ACTION
LOCATION
ITEM
REMARKS
REMOVAL
NOTE
Steps given are typical for both rear axle housing breathers.
1.
Rear axle
Rear axle housing
Using 3/4-inch open-end wrench, unscrew
housing (1)
breather (2)
and take out.
CLEANING
WARNING
Drycleaning solvent P-D-680 is toxic and flammable. Wear protective safety goggles and gloves
and use only in a well-ventilated area. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothes and do not
breathe vapors. Do not use near open flame or excessive heat. The flashpoint for type #1
drycleaning solvent is 1000F (380C) and for type #2 is 138°F (59°0C). If you become dizzy while
using cleaning solvent, get fresh air immediately, and get medical aid. If contact with eyes is
made, flush your eyes with water and get medical aid immediately.
Change 1 2-940
