TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL
TRANSMISSIONS
Para 4-1/4-3
Section 4. GENERAL OVERHAUL INFORMATION
4-1. SCOPE OF SECTION 4
This section provides information required before
proceeding with overhaul of the transmission. Tools and
equipment for overhaul are discussed. Replacement
parts and service kit information is provided. The
importance of cleanliness and careful handling is
stressed. Helpful information on cleaning and inspection
is given. General information on the removal and
installation of the transmission is given. Torque
specifications for bolts and nuts are tabulated.
Information on wear limits and spring specifications are
referenced.
4-2. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
a. Improvised Tools and Equipment.
The rollowing items may be improvised:
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Work table-1500-pound (680 kg) capacity (fig. 4-
1)
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Disassembly and assembly stand
(fig. 5-1)
b. Special Tools. Special tools are illustrated in
figures 4-2, 4-3 and 4-4. They are identified in the tables
following the illustrations.
c. Mechanic’s Tools, Shop Equipment.
The
following tools, in addition to the common tools ordinarily
required, should be available:
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Snapring pliers
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Micrometer
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A 3-leg lifting sling of 1/2-ton (454kg) capacity
with 900 angle attaching plates
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Suitable hoist-1/2-ton (454 kg) capacity
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Container of volatile mineral spirits for cleaning
parts
CAUTION C a us t i c cleaning compounds will damage
so me transmission parts.
Use only mineral spirits.
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A 100-inch pound (11.3 Nm) torque wrench
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A 100-foot pound (136 Nm) torque wrench
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A 1000-foot pound (1356 Nm) torque wrench
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A hot plate or heating equipment (for heating
bearings or other interference-fit parts to aid assem-
bly)
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A press for disassembly and assembly of spring-
loaded clutches, valves, and interference-fit parts
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Clean
shop cloths (do not use waste)
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Boxes, receptacles for parts
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Supply of wood blocks
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Oil-soluble, non-fibrous grease (petrolatum)
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Nonhardening sealer, Permatex No. 2, or equivalent
(for plugs, seals, etc.)
4-3. REPLACEMENT PARTS
a. Ordering Information. Refer to the current issue
of Parts Catalog SA 1268 for parts information.
b. Parts Normally Replaced. The following parts are
normally replaced at each transmission overhaul:
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Gaskets
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Lockstrips
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Washers or snaprings damaged by removal
•
Oil seals, piston sealrings
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