TM 9-2330-324-14&P
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BRAKEDRUM, WHEEL HUB, AND WHEEL
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BEARING MAINTENANCE—Continued
REMOVAL—Continued
1.
Position a suitable jackstand under axle (15). Lower and remove rear jack.
2.
Remove three screws (1), lockwashers (2), hubcap (3), and gasket (4) from hub (10). Discard
lockwashers and gasket.
3.
Remove outer adjusting nut (5), keyed washer (6), and inner adjusting nut (7) from hub (10) and axle
(15).
4.
Pull hub (10) out slightly on axle (15) to loosen outer wheel bearing cone (8). Remove outer wheel
bearing cone from hub and axle.
WARNING
Do not handle brakeshoes, brakedrums, or other brake components
unless area has been properly cleaned. There may be hazardous dust o n
these components which can be dangerous if you touch it or breathe it.
Wear an approved filter mask and gloves. Never use compressed air or a
dry brush to clean brake components. Dust may be removed using a n
industrial-type vacuum cleaner. Clean dust or mud away from brake
components with water and a wet, soft cloth. Failure to follow this
warning may result in serious illness or death.
5.
Remove hub (10) and brakedrum (12) from axle (15).
6.
Tap inner wheel bearing cone (20), oil seal (19), and spacer sleeve (16) out of hub (10) or axle (15).
Discard oil seal.
WARNING
Solvents can burn easily, can give off harmful vapors, and are harmful t o
skin and clothing. To avoid injury or death, keep away from open fire and
use in a well-ventilated area. If solvent gets on skin or clothing, wash
immediately with soap and water.
N O T E
If outer and inner wheel bearing cones (8 and 20) need replacing,
bearing cups (9) must also be replaced (see DISASSEMBLY on following
pages).
7.
Clean and inspect outer and inner wheel bearing cones (8 and 20) in accordance with TM 9-214.
Discard if damaged.
