(1)
Install the carrier steering knuckle and
549.
Carrier Steering Knuckle and Shaft
shaft assembly as illustrated on figure
Assembly Reassembly and
Installation
(2)
Install the tie rod drag links (paras.
a.
Reassembly.
Reassemble the carrier
steering knuckle and shaft assembly in the reverse of
(3)
Install the brakeshoes (para. 241).
the numerical sequence as illustrated on figure 261.
(4)
Install the front wheels (para. 224).
b.
Installation.
Section LXVI. CARRIER FRONT DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY
Inspect the contact of the bevel gear and pinion teeth for
550.
General
correct backlash of 0.014 to 0.020 inch. The spur gear
The carrier front differential assembly is of the double
runout should not exceed 0.008 inch.
reduction type. Both gear sets are mounted on tapered
roller bearings. The bevel pinion gear drives the bevel
553.
Carrier Front Differential Assembly
gear which, being on a common shaft with the spur
pinion gear, drives the differential spur pinion gear
Reassembly and Installation
which drives the differential gear.
a.
Reassembly. Reassemble the carrier front
551.
Carrier Front Differential Assembly
differential assembly in the reverse of the numerical
sequence as illustrated on figure 263.
Removal and Disassembly
b.
Installation.
a.
Removal.
(1)
Install the carrier front differential
(1)
Remove the propeller shaft (para.
assembly as illustrated on figure 262.
(2)
Install the steering knuckle and shaft
(2) Drain the axle housing.
assembly (para. 549).
(3) Remove the steering knuckle and
(3)
Fill the axle housing.
shaft assembly (para. 547).
(4)
Install the propeller shaft (para. 244).
(4) Remove the carrier front differential
assembly as instructed on figure 262.
b.
Disassembly. Disassemble the carrier front
differential assembly in numerical sequence as
illustrated on figure 263.
552.
Carrier Front Differential Assembly
Cleaning, Inspection and Repair
a.
Cleaning. Clean all parts with an approved
cleaning solvent and dry thoroughly.
b.
Inspection and Repair. Inspect all parts for
excessive wear and damage. Replace or repair all
defective parts. Check the pre-load torque of the cross
shaft bearing. The correct pre-load torque of 5 to 15
pound-inches can be obtained by adding or removing
shims under the bearing cage on the opposite side of
Figure 262. Carrier front differential assembly,
the bevel gear. Check the pinion gear shaft bearing for
correct pre-load of 5 to 15 pound-inches.
removal and installation.
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