TM-9-2320-272-24-1

TRUCK, 5-TON, 6X6, M939, M939A1, AND M939A2 SERIES TRUCKS (DIESEL)

TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT, DIRECT SUPPORT, AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL; VOLUME 1 OF 4

JUNE 1998

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TM 9-2320-272-24-1

3-136. TRANSMISSION BREATHER REPLACEMENT

THIS TASK COVERS:

a. Removal

b. Installation

INITIAL SETUP:

APPLICABLE MODELS

REFERENCES (TM)

All

TM 9-2320-272-10

TOOLS

TM 9-2320-272-24P

General mechanic’s tool kit (Appendix E, Item 1)

EQUIPMENT CONDITION

MATERIALS/PARTS

Parking brake set (TM 9-2320-272-10).

Antiseize tape (Appendix C, Item 72)

Rag (Appendix C, Item 58)

a. Removal

CAUTION

Clean area around breather before removal to prevent entry of

dirt. Damage may occur if dirt or dust enters the transmission.

1.

Disconnect vent line (2) from transmission breather (1).

2.

Remove breather (1) and adapter (4) from transmission (3). Discard breather (1) and adapter (4) if

threads are stripped.

b. Installation

NOTE

Male pipe threads must be wrapped with antiseize tape before

installation.

1.

Install adapter (4) and breather (1) on transmission (3).

2.

Connect vent line (2) to transmission breather (1).

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