TM 5-3805-254-20-2
REAR AXLE HOUSING BREATHER - CONTINUED
ACTION
LOCATION
ITEM
REMARKS
WARNING
Particles blown by compressed air are hazardous. Make certain the air stream is directed away
from user and other personnel in the area. Compressed air used for cleaning purposes shall not
exceed 30 psi (207 kPa). User must wear safety goggles or face shield to prevent personnel injury.
2.
Rear axle housing
a.
Clean with drycleaning solvent.
breather (2)
b.
Using air blow gun and air hose assem-
bly, blow out air passage.
INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT
NOTE
Replace breather if damaged or defective.
3.
Rear axle housing
a.
Look for cracks, breaks, or corrosion.
breather (2)
b.
Look for clogged breather passage.
c.
Look for damaged threads.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION
Overtightening rear axle breather could cause damage to axle housing or breather.
4.
Rear axle
Rear axle housing
Screw in and tighten using 3/4-inch open-
housing (1)
breather (2)
end wrench.
TASK ENDS HERE
TA244295
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