REMOVAL - FLYWHEEL HOUSING REMOVED

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TM-55-1905-221-14-3 Landing Craft Mechanized Steel DED Overall Length 74 Feet Mod 1 Mark VIII Navy Design LCM-8 Manual

DISASSEMBLY

TM 55-1905-221-14-3

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IDLER GEAR. (Continued).

REMOVAL - FLYWHEEL HOUSING REMOVED

1. Idler Gear

a. Remove screw (1), and

flatwasher (2).

b. Remove gear hub and

bearing assembly.

NOTE

Before removing the idler gear assembly, check the bearing by grasping the rim of the

gear with both hands and rocking it. If the gear wobbles or shakes, the bearing must be

replaced. If there is no perceptible wobble, it is only necessary to check the bearing pre-

load before reinstalling the idler gear and bearing assembly.

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