TM 9-2320-273-20
WHEELS AND TIRES.
10-16. PUSHER AXLE BEARINGS AND SEALS (Continued).
LOCATION/lTEM
ACTION
REMARKS
A. REMOVAL (Continued).
9. Outer bearing (7).
Remove.
10. Tire/hub assembly (5).
Slide off axle shaft (1).
11. Inner bearing (3)
Remove.
Use hammer and brass drift.
and seal (2).
Tap out bearing and seal.
Discard seal (2).
NOTE
Clean all parts with cleaning solvent SD-2.
Do not use compressed air to clean bearings.
12. Inner bearing (3) and
Inspect for:
Replace as necessary.
outer bearing (7).
a. Cracks.
Refer to TM 9-2320-273-20P.
b. Chips.
c. Breaks.
d. Flat spots on rollers.
e. Smooth operation.
f. Discoloration (straw
colored or bluish tint).
13. Cups (4) and (6).
Inspect for:
Refer to Direct Support
a. Flat Spots.
Maintenance. If replacement
b. Roughness.
is needed, cups must be
c. Cracks.
pressed out and in.
d. Gouges.
e. Wear.
f. Discoloration (straw
colored or bluish tint).
14. Axle Shaft (1).
Inspect for:
Refer to Direct Support
a. Grooves.
Maintenance. If replacement
b. Gouges.
is needed, cups must be
c. Abnormal wear.
pressed out and in.
d. Discoloration.
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