TM 9-2320-387-24-2
2 l-9.
DIFFERENTIAL
AND AXLE FREE PLAY TOLERANCE INSPECTION
This task covers:
Insoection
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools
General
mechanic’s tool kit:
automotive
(Appendix B, Item 1)
Dial indicator (Appendix B, Item 113)
C-clamp (Appendix B, Item 153)
Materials/Parts
Two locknuts (Appendix G, Item 163)
hlanual References
TM 9-2320-387-10
TM 9-2320-387-24P
Maintenance Level
Direct support
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Park vehicle on a flat surface.
Chock front and rear wheels and release parking brake (TM 9-2320-387-10X
Use a flat steel plate or scrap metal (5) and C-clamp to position dial indicator mount assembly (4) on
crossmember
(1).
Position dial indicator on disc assembly (3).
Manually move axle shaft (2) up and down vertically
as far as possible. Note dial indicator reading
in each direction and record combined readings.
If sum of up and down vertical movement exceeds 0.0236 in. (0.5994 mm), notify general support to
disassemble
differential,
inspect for excessive wear, and replace worn components
(para. 30-3).
Repeat steps 1 through 6 for remaining
axles.
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