TB 9-2320-335-13&P
21-4.3. FRONT DIFFERENTIAL COVER MAINTENANCE
(SERIAL NUMBERS 300000 AND ABOVE)
This task covers:
a. Removal
c. Installation
b. Cleaning and Inspection
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools
Manual References
General mechanic's tool kit:
TM 9-2320-387-24P
automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)
General Safety Instructions
Materials/Parts
Drycleaning solvent is flammable and will not be
RTV silicone compound (Appendix C, Item 74)
used near an open flame.
Drycleaning solvent (Appendix C, Item 26)
Maintenance Level
Equipment Condition
Direct support
a. Removal
Remove twelve capscrews (2) and cover (1) from differential (3).
b. Cleaning and Inspection
NOTE
Drycleaning solvent is flammable and will not be used near an
open flame. A fire extinguisher will be kept nearby when the
solvent is used. Use only in well-ventilated places. Failure to do
this may result in injury to personnel or damage to equipment.
1.
Using drycleaning solvent, clean cover (1), twelve capscrews (2), and differential (3).
2.
Inspect cover (1) for cracks, wear, or breaks. Replace cover (1) if cracked, worn, or broken.
c. Installation
1.
Apply RTV silicone compound to face of differential (4)
2.
Install cover (1) on differential (3) with twelve capscrews (2).
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