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

(6)

Set used amoid gear to have the tooth contacts match wear patterns. Hand-rolled patterns

of used gears will be smaller in area and should be at the toe end of wear patterns. Incorrect patterns are

shown in figure 11-56.

Figure 11-56. Incorrect Contact Patterns.

k. Install the Thrust Blck.

(1)

Remove the carrier from the stand and position with the backface of amboid gear upward.

(2) Remove

the adjusting screw and locknut.

(3) Place

the thrust block on the rear face of the amboid gear and rotate the gear until the hole

in the thrust block is alined with the adjusting screw hole.

(4)

Install the adjusting screw and locknut and tighten adjusting screw sufficiently to locate the

thrust block firmly against the backface of amboid gear.

(5)

T

O

secure the correct adjustment of 0.010-0.015 inch

(0.254-0.381

mm) clearance,

loosen adjusting screw ¼ turn and lock securely with nut. Torque nut to 150-190 Ib-ft (203-258 N·m).

(6)

Recheck to assure clearance ofO.O1O-O.O15 inch during full rotation of amboid gear.

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