TM 9-2320-387-24-1 6-20 Change 1 6-8.   GEARED HUB SIDE COVER MAINTENANCE This task covers: a.    Removal c. Installation b.   Cleaning and Inspection a.   Removal c.   Installation INITIAL SETUP: Tools General mechanic’s tool kit: automotive (Appendix  B, Item 1) Maintenance and repair shop equipment: automotive (Appendix B, Item 2) Materials/Parts Sealing compound (Appendix C, Item 63) RTV silicone compound (Appendix C, Item 74) Drycleaning solvent (Appendix C, Item 26) Manual References TM 9-2320-387-24P Equipment Condition Wheel removed (para. 8-3). General Safety Instructions Drycleaning solvent is flammable and will not be used near an open flame. Maintenance Level Unit NOTE •  Have drainage container ready to catch oil. •  The replacement procedure for front and rear geared hub side covers is basically the same. This procedure covers the front side cover. 1. Remove drainplug (5) from geared hub (1) and drain geared hub (1). 2. Install drainplug (5) on geared hub (1). Tighten drainplug (5) to 8-13 lb-ft (11-18 N•m). 3. Remove eight capscrews (4), washers (3), and side cover (2) from geared hub (1). 1. Apply RTV sealant to side cover (2) and install side cover (2) on geared hub (1). NOTE Sealing compound is fast drying.  Assemble parts as quickly as possible. 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). b.   Cleaning and Inspection WARNING Drycleaning solvent is flammable and will not be used near an open flame. A fire extinguisher will be kept nearby when 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.