TM 5-4310-451-14
4-69. REAR WHEEL BEARINGS AND BRAKEDRUM MAINTENANCE.
This Task Covers:
a.
Removal
c.
Installation
b.
Cleaning and Inspection
d.
Wheel Bearing Adjustment
Initial Setup
Equipment Conditions:
Materials/Parts:
• Wheel removed (see paragraph 4-67).
•
Grease (Item 22, Appendix E)
• Handbrake cable removed from axle bracket (see
•
Dry cleaning solvent (Item 38, Appendix E)
paragraph 4-65).
•
One cotter pin
• One oil seal
Tools/Test Equipment:
• General mechanic's tool kit
References:
• Common no. 1 shop set
• TM 9-214
General Safety Instructions:
• Dry cleaning solvent is flammable and must not be used near open flame. Use only in a well-ventilated area.
• DO NOT use a dry brush or compressed air to clean brake assembly or brake components.
a. REMOVAL
1.
Position jackstand under axle (1) and remove floor Jack.
2.
Remove dust cap (8) from hub (2).
3.
Remove cotter pin (7) from slotted nut (6) and spindle (3). Discard cotter pin.
4.
Remove slotted nut (6) from spindle (3).
TA704820
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