TM 5-2420-230-24-1
DRIVE TRAIN AND AXLES
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General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparation and Isolation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Restore IHMEE to Operational Readiness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Axle Hub and Differential Oil Servicing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Drive Shaft and U-Joint Maintenance.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Axle Assembly Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Axle Assembly Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Axle Housing Breather Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Axle Hub Breather Replacement.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
This chapter contains procedures which relate to maintenance activities detailed in Chapter 3, Preventive Maintenance Checks
and Services (PMCS) and relate to removal and installation of components associated with the axles and the drivetrain. This
section is to be read in conjunction with Appendix J.
14-2. PREPARATION AND ISOLATION.
Prior to performing any maintenance on the Interim High-Mobility Engineer Excavator (IHMEE), complete the following
procedure:
(1)
Ensure vehicle is positioned on level ground.
(2)
Ensure parking brake is applied (TM 5-2420-230-10).
(3)
Raise FEL, install maintenance arm, and lower FEL onto maintenance arm, as required (TM 5-2420-230-10).
(4)
Shut OFF engine (TM 5-2420-230-10).
(5)
Place electrical master switch in OFF position (TM 5-2420-230-10).
(6)
Attach "Do Not Operate" tag to ignition switch (TM 5-2420-230-10).