TM 5-4320-302-14
6-14.
DRIVE SHAFT (CONT)
Location/Item
Action
Remarks
CLEANING/INSPECTION
WARNING
Severe burns, illness, or death may result if personnel fail to handle diesel fuel oil properly. Observe the
following precautions:
Do not inhale vapor.
Work in a well-ventilated area.
Do not use near open flame, sparks, or excessive heat.
Death or severe injury might result when compressed air is used to blow dirt from skin or clothing. Air
entering body openings is extremely dangerous. Compressed air used for cleaning shall not exceed 100
psi (690 kPa). Use goggles or face shield for eye protection. Do not direct airstream against skin.
8.
All drive
Clean with VV-F-800 diesel fuel oil and dry with
shaft components
low pressure compressed air.
9.
Drive shaft
a.
Inspect for excessive wear, damage, rust, corrosion, or stripped or broken gear
teeth. Replace if necessary. Measure diameter A which should be 1.4550 to 1.4555
inches (36.955 to 36.971 mm). Replace drive shaft if diameter is smaller.
b.
Inspect hex bolt and spring washer for damage, rust, corrosion, or stripped threads.
Replace if necessary.
c.
Inspect large and small spacer rings for damage, rust, corrosion, or excessive wear.
Replace if necessary.
10.
Ball bearing
Inspect for smooth operation, excessive wear, damage, rust, or corrosion. Replace if
worn, damaged, rusted, or corroded. Measure ball bearing bore. Bore should be 1.4550
to 1.4555 inches (36.955 to 36.971 mm). If bore is larger than 1.4555 inches (36.971
mm), replace ball bearing.
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