TM-9-2320-273-34

TRUCK TRACTOR, LINE HAUL; LIGHT EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTER; TRUCK CHASSIS; MEDIUM EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTER

TECHNICAL MANUAL; DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE

DECEMBER 1980

TM-9-2320-273-34 - Page 369 of 801

TM 9-2320-273-34

(c) Remove the pipe plug from the center of the rear shaft cover.

(d) place a dial indicator on a milled surface with the dial indicator rod protruding through

the pipe plug opening and against the end of the shaft.

(e) Check the amount of end play by pulling and pushing against the intermediate gear

(fig. 8-41 ) while reading the dial indicator.

Figure

8-41.

Checking the Intermediate Shaft End Play.

(f)

Adjust the shim pack thickness on the rear cover as required to bring the end play

reading within a range of 0.003-0.005 in. (0.076-0.127 mm).

b. Assemble the Lower Rear Output Shaft (fig. 8-42).

NOTE

The proper assembly order for the lower

rear output shaft is shown in figure

8-42. During assembly, be sure the gear

and bearings are properly seated.

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