TM 5-3810-300-24 & P2
I.
Press flange or yoke against forward bearing and
install washer and pinion shaft nut.
J. Place pinion and cage assembly over carrier studs, hold flange and tighten pinion shaft nut to the correct torque.
The flange must be held with a suitable tool or fixture to tighten nut.
K.
Recheck pinion bearing preload torque. If rotating
torque is not within 5 to 15 pound inches, repeat
the foregoing procedure.
L. Hold flange and remove pinion shaft nut and flange.
M. Lubricate pinion shaft oil seal and cover outer edge of seal body with a non-hardening sealing compound. Press
seal against cover shoulder with seal driver.
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