FRONT AXLE WHEEL END PLANETARY HUBS - TM-9-2320-366-20-31244

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H-9. LUBRICATION/SERVICES NOTES (CONT)

12. FRONT AXLE WHEEL END PLANETARY HUBS. There are two lube intervals for the front axle wheel end planetary

hubs.

Check and fill front axle wheel end planetary hubs every 3,000 miles (4,827 km) or once every three months,

whichever occurs first, as follows:

(1)

Position vehicle on a level surface. Allow 15 minutes for vehicle to cool before checking oil levels.

(2)

Position fill port at 4 o'clock position. If oil flows from fill port when plug is loosened, let oil drain to correct

level. If oil level is below fill port, fill hub with GO specified for the ambient temperature until oil is level with fill

port.

Drain and fill front axle wheel end planetary hubs every 24,000 miles (38,616 km) or once every two years,

whichever occurs first, following the repacking of the inner wheel bearings, or whenever wheel end assemblies are

taken apart for other maintenance as follows:

(1)

Position vehicle on a level surface.

(2)

Position fill port at the 6 o'clock (down) position.

(3)

Drain hub oil (allow a minimum of 15 minutes for oil to drain down from vent tubes).

(4)

Refill hubs with 11-13 ounces of GO specified for the ambient temperature.

13. TIE ROD ENDS. Lubricate tie rod ends with GAA every 6,000 miles (9,654 km) or once every six months, whichever

occurs first, using a low pressure lubrication gun, until new grease is seen purging from the boot area. If operating

conditions are severe or abnormal, service at 1,000 miles (1,609 km) or once every month, whichever occurs first.

14. WINCH CABLES:

CAUTION

Do not use dry cleaning solvent to clean winch cables. Use of dry cleaning solvent will remove lubricant

from inner strands of winch cables. Failure to comply may result in damage to equipment.

After winch operation:

Refer to FM 5-125.

Care of wire rope:

Refer to FM 5-125.

Inspection of wire rope:

Refer to FM 5-125.

Every six months:

(1) Unwind entire length of winch cable (TM 9-2320-366-10-1).

(2) Soak and clean winch cable with new OE/HDO 30.

(3) Wipe off excess OE/HDO 30.

(4) Coat winch cable with GW.

(5) Rewind winch cable (TM 9-2320-366-10-1).

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