REMOVAL - TM-55-1730-228-13-P0178

TM 55-1730-228-13&P

3-41. STEERING WHEEL HUBS AND BEARINGS - SERVICE (Continued)

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REMOVAL:

(1)

Remove dust cap (1, Figure 3-43) from hub (2).

(2)

Remove cotter pin (3) from spindle nut (4).

(3)

Remove spindle nut (4) washer (5) and bearing (6) from spindle (7).

(4)

Remove hub (2) from spindle (7).

Do not mix bearings and races. Tag each for ease of identification during assembly.

(5)

Remove grease seal (8) from hub (2) and discard.

(6)

Remove bearing (9) from hub (2) and tag for identification.

INSTALLATION:

Be sure that spindle, bearings and bearing races are clean and free of contamination.

(1)

Inspect bearings (6) and (9) and races for signs of wear and damage. Replace bearings and races if

necessary.

(2)

Thoroughly clean hub (2), bearings (6) and (9) and races in cleaning solvent.

(3)

Pack bearings (6) and (9) with GAA grease.

(4)

Install bearing (9) in inner race in hub (2)

(5)

Install new grease seal (8) in inner side of hub (2). Install seal snugly against shoulder in hub by tapping

in place with a plastic mallet.

(6)

Fill space between bearing races about 1/2 full with GAA grease.

(7)

Lubricate spindle (7) with a light film of GAA grease.

(8)

Carefully slide assembled hub (2) on spindle (7).

(9)

Install bearing (6) in outer race in hub (2).

(10) Place washer (5) on spindle (7).

(11) Screw spindle nut (4) on spindle (7) until finger tight. Tighten with wrench until snug, and then back off

until cotter pin holes are aligned.

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