TM 5-5420-202-20-3
FINAL DRIVE STUD REPLACEMENT (Sheet 1 of 2)
1-1/2 in. open end wrench
TOOLS:
Hammer
Pipe wrench (2 in. opening)
Ruler
Primer (Item 49, Appendix D)
SUPPLIES:
Sealing compound (Item 26, Appendix D)
Two small brushes (Item 10, Appendix D)
Penetrating oil (Item 43, Appendix D)
Remove final drive (page 12-2)
PRELIMINARY
PROCEDURE:
REMOVAL:
NOTE
If stud is bent or cracked, go to step
NOTE
If stud has damaged threads or
1.
broken off below threads, go to step 2.
Studs come in three different lengths.
M a k e sure you order the right size.
If stud is broken off, flush with final
drive housing, n o t i f y support main-
tenance.
1.
Apply penetrating oil to base of stud (A).
Thread two hex nuts on stud (B) and jam the
nuts. Sharply tap head of stud (B) several
times with hammer. Turn lower nut (C) to
remove stud (B).
2.
Apply penetrating oil to base of stud (A).
Sharply tap head of stud (B) with hammer.
Using pipe wrench (F), remove broken stud
(B).
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Go on to Sheet 2