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

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TM 9-2320-273-34

(d)

Assemble a spring retainer over the side gear splines, with the side gear flange firmly

seated into the cupped section of the retainer (fig. 11-24). Make sure this part is installed correctly.

Incorrect assembly of the spring retainer can limit the spring movement and prevent proper no-spin assembly

operation.

Figure 11-24. Install Spring on Side Gear.

(e)

Place a spring over the side gear inner hub and splines and against the spring retainer

seat. Some models have tapered, conically-shaped springs and the end with the smaller diameter should fit

against the spring retainer.

(f)

Assemble the clutch (or the clutch and holdout ring assembly if silent-type) over the

spring with the clutch teeth up. Check to see if spring is functioning freely by compressing clutch over the

side gear splines.

contact

(fig. 11-

(g)

Check to see that spring is not binding and coils

between the end coil and the spring retainer when the clutch

25).

do not overlap and there is good

and side gear splines are fully indexed

Figure 11-25. Check Installation of Spring.

11-28