TM 9-2320-273-20
WHEELS AND TIRES.
10-14. FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS AND SEALS MAINTENANCE (M916 THRU M920) (Continued).
LOCATION/lTEM
ACTION
REMARKS
3. Jam Nut (10), retainer (9),
Use wheel bearing nut wrench
and bearing adjusting nut (8).
to remove.
NOTE
Outer bearing cone (7) is loose and will
will drop out when hub is removed and shook.
4. Hub and drum assembly (5).
Remove.
5. Oil seal (2), and inner bearing
a. Remove.
cone (3).
b. Throw away oil seal (2).
6. Inner and outer bearing cups
a. Clean and inspect these items.
(4) and (6).
If discoloration or pitting is
noted, refer problem to DS/GS,
as inner and outer bearings cups
(4) and (6) must be pressed out
and in.
b. Damaged wheel studs (15) can
Wheel studs ( 15) on
be pressed out and installed
left side of vehicle will
with an arbor press.
have LH threads and
RH threads on right
side of vehicle.
7. Inner and outer bearing
a. Inspect for:
cones (3) and (7).
1. Missing rollers.
Replace if necessary.
2. Flat, chipped, or pitted
surfaces.
3. Secure fit.
b. If bearings are to be reused:
See TM 9-214 fpr infor-
1. Remove surface oil and
mation on maintenance
of bearings.
gum deposits.
2. Soak in hot oil (140°F, 60°C)
to loosen hardened oil and
grease.
3. Wipe dry. Do not use
compressed air.
4. Coat with a light film of oil.
Wrap bearings in paper until
you are ready to install.
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