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9-2.
INTERAXLE DIFFERENTIAL MAINTENANCE (Con’t).
d.
CLEANING AND INSPECTION
WARNING
Dry cleaning solvent, P-D-680, is toxic and flammable. Always wear protective 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 solvent’s flash point is
100°F-138°F (38°C-59C). If you become dizzy while using cleaning solvent, immediately get fresh
air and medical help. If solvent contacts eyes, Immediately wash your eyes and get medical aid.
1.
Clean ail metal parts with dry cleaning solvent and allow to air dry.
2.
Inspect housing and case for cracks or damage.
3.
Inspect shifter fork for cracks or distortions.
4.
Inspect all gears and pinion splines for burrs and damage.
5.
Inspect seal (57) for damage. If damaged, remove seal from differential housing (4). Discard seal.
NOTE
Do not remove bearing or bearing cups unless damaged.
6.
Inspect bearing (56) and bearing cups (53 and 55) (see TM 9-214).
7.
If damaged, remove bearing (56) from differential housing (4) using bearing puller.
8.
If damaged, remove two bearing cups (53 and 55) from differential housing (4) using puller.
9.
If removed, install bearing cups (53 and 55) and bearing (56) in differential housing (4).
10.
Inspect seal (54) for damage. If damaged, remove seal from differential housing (4). Discard seal.
11.
If removed, install new seals (54 and 57) into differential housing (4).
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