TM 5-3805-254-20-2
REAR AXLE HOUSING - CONTINUED
ACTION
LOCATION
ITEM
REMARKS
NOTE
For more information on how to use antiseizing tape, go to General Maintenance Instructions (page 2-
424).
5.
Filler plug (2)
a.
Using antiseizing tape, wrap threads.
b.
Screw in and tighten using 1/2-inch
square key.
c.
Using wiping rag, wipe filler plug and
area around it clean.
DRAINING
WARNING
Do not drain rear axle housing oil when hot. Hot oil can burn you.
NOTE
Rear axle housing oil must be warm and engine shut down (TM 5-3805-254-10) before draining.
Steps given are typical for both rear axle housings.
6.
Rear axle
Filler plug (2) and
a.
Using wiping rag, wipe filler plug,
housing (1)
magnetic drain
magnetic drainplug, and area around it
plug (3)
clean.
b.
Place 10-gallon container underneath.
c.
Using 1/2-inch square key, unscrew
and take out.
d.
Allow oil to drain.
e.
Get rid of drained oil (page 2-424).
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