TM 9-2320-280-20-2
6-10. GEARED HUB SIDE COVER REPLACEMENT
This task covers:
a. Removal
c. Installation
b. Cleaning and Inspection
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools
Equipment Condition
General mechanic’s tool kit:
Wheel removed (para. 8-3).
automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)
General Safety Instructions
Materials/Parts
Drycleaning solvent is flammable and will not be
Sealing compound (Appendix C, Item 46)
used near an open flame. A fire extinguisher will
Sealant (Appendix C, Item 38)
be kept nearby when the solvent is used. Use only
Drycleaning solvent, (Appendix C, Item 18)
in well-ventilated places.
Manual References
TM 9-2320-280-10
TM 9-2320-280-24P
NOTE
Have drainage container ready to catch oil.
Geared hub side cover replacement procedures are basically the
same for front and rear covers. This procedure deals with the
front side cover.
a. Removal
1. Remove drainplug (5) from geared hub (1) and drain geared hub (1).
2. Install drainplug (5) in geared hub (1).
3. Remove eight capscrews (4), washers (3), and side cover (2) from geared hub (1).
b. Cleaning and Inspection
W A R N I NG
Drycleaning solvent is flammable and will not be used near an
open flame. A fire extinguisher will be kept nearby when the
solvent is used. Use only in well-ventilated places. Failure to do
this may result in injury to personnel and/or damage to equipment.
1. Using drycleaning solvent, clean side cover (2).
2. Inspect side cover (2) for damage. If damaged replace.
1. Apply sealant (RTV) to side cover (2) and install side cover (2) on geared hub (1).
2. Apply sealing compound to capscrews (4) and install eight washers (3) and capscrews (4) on side
cover (2). Tighten capscrews (4) to 15 lb-ft (20 N·m).
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