TM 9-2330-211-14&P
4-33.
HUB, DRUM, WHEEL BEARINGS, AND AXLE SEAL (Con't)
ACTION
ITEM
LOCATION
REMARKS
NOTE
One-part seal (13) replaces old four-part seal.
28.
Ring (18) and
a. Slide ring (18) on axle spindle (1) and seat with
ball-peen hammer and drift.
axle seal (13)
b. Slide axle seal (13) on axle spindle (1) as for as it
will go.
29.
Inner bearing
Slide on.
cone (12)
NOTE
Studs in hub are marked either R or L. The R stands for
right-hand threads; the L stands for left-hand threads. Hubs
with right-hand threads must go on the right side. Hubs with
left-hand threads must go on the left side.
Axle spindle (1)
30.
Hub (3), drum
a.
Have assistant help lift and slide hub (3) and
(2), and outer
drum (2) onto axle spindle (1) as far as it will go.
bearing cone (4)
b.
Be careful not to damage axle spindle (1)
threads.
c.
Slide outer bearing cone (4) on axle spindle (1).
31.
Wheel bearing
a.
Screw on by hand. The dowel (30) faces
adjusting nut (5)
outward.
b.
Using 3 in. locknut socket and handle, screw
in until hub (3) binds on axle spindle (1).
c.
Unscrew wheel bearing adjusting nut (5) turn.
d.
Check adjustment by rocking drum (2) on axle
spindle (1).
If properly adjusted, movement between drum
e.
(2) and top edge of spider (28) will be hardly
visible.
If not properly adjusted, repeat steps 31b
f.
through 31e until properly adjusted.
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