TM 5-3805-254-34
9-1.
FORWARD-REAR DIFFERENTIAL MAINTENANCE (Con’t).
17.
If backlash is not correct, remove bearing housing (49) from differential carrier (2) and add shims (48) to decrease
backlash, or remove shims to increase backlash.
g.
THRU SHAFT ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
1.
If removed, coat new seal (27) with sealing compound and install in bearing retainer (28). Coat sealing element
with grease.
2.
If removed, install thru shaft bearing (31) on thru shaft (30).
3.
Install spacer (34) onto end of thru shaft (30).
4.
Install cage (32) onto thru shaft bearing (31) of thru shaft (30).
5.
Install new gasket (29) and bearing retainer (28) onto thru shaft bearing (31) of thru shaft (30). Ensure that holes
in bearing retainer aline with holes in cage (32).
6.
Install new gasket (33) and thru shaft (30) into differential carrier (2) with eight new lockwashers (35) and bolts
(36). Torque bolts to 46 lb.-ft. (62 N•m).
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