TM 5-3895-359-14&P
CHECK AND ADJUST GEAR LASH
A. Install differential and gear assembly and
assemble cover using new gasket with six bolts
equally spaced. Tighten to specified torque.
B. Check gear lash with dial indicator on universal
joint yoke 2" from pinion shaft center. An
indicator reading of between .013" and .033" will
show the recommended backlash of between
.006" and .012" is present in the gear set.
C. Transpose spacers used in both the case and
cover, decreasing the thickness of the spacer
used on the side in the direction which the gear
is to be moved and increasing the thickness of
the opposite spacer exactly the same amount as
required to obtain the correct gear lash.
D. Install remaining bolts, washers and nuts in
housing assembly and tighten all nuts in bolt
circle to specified torque.
LUBRICATION
Fill axle to correct level with specified
lubricant and lubricate universal joint.
Refer to lubrication chart on page 15-1.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE-LB. FT.
DIAM-
NO.
LOCATION
ETER
THREADS
Min.
Max.
Cover to case bolt nuts
3/8"
16
27
35
3/8"
24
31
39
7/16"
20
42
54
"
20
75
96
Pinion cage cap screws
3/8"
16
27
35
and stud nuts
3/8"
24
31
39
7/16"
20
42
54
9/16"
12
94
120
Differential case bolt nuts
3/8"
16
33
43
and cap screws
"
13
81
104
"
20
92
118
Pinion shaft nuts
7/8"
20
175
200
1"
20
300
400
Gear to case cap screws
3/8"
24
38
49
Torques given apply to parts coated with machine oil; for dry (or "as received") parts
Nuts on studs to use same torque as for driving the stud.
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