TM 5-3805-261-34
FRONT AXLE MAINTENANCE.
5-15.
Wheel Spindle, Bearing and Seals. (Sheet 6 of 7)
INSTALLATION
18.
Position seal (8) and ring (7) in
spindle (11, Figure 5-94). With
ring (7) still wet, use seal
installer to position seal (8)
and ring (7) squarely against
spindle (11).
19.
Install seal (8) and ring (7).
With sudden and even pressure on
the seal installer push to seat
ring (7) under retaining lip of
spindle (11).
20.
Adjust seal (8) and ring (7), if
necessary, using seal installer.
21.
Inspect ring (7) for twists or
bulges. Incorrect installation
will result in seal failure. If
incorrect installation is
obvious, repeat step 16.
22.
Clean seal (8) mating surface
with a lint free cloth. If any
dirt particles remain on seal
face, seal (8) will leak.
23.
Lubricate mating surface of seal
(8) with gear lubricant.
24.
Loosen bolt (18) and nut (19,
Figure 5-85).
25.
Install items 11 thru 7 as an
assembly in housing (17).
NOTE
Use care not to damage seals
and rings.
Figure 5-94.
Figure 5-85.
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