TM-9-2320-280-20-2

TRUCK, UTILITY: M998 SERIES

TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE; VOLUME 2 OF 3

JANUARY 1996

TM-9-2320-280-20-2 - Page 585 of 951

TM 9-2320-280-20-2

5-14

Change 3

5-5. TRANSMISSION OIL DIPSTICK TUBE REPLACEMENT

This task covers:

a.

Removal

b. Installation

a. Removal

1.

Remove transmission oil dipstick (2) from dipstick tube (1).

2.

Remove capscrew (7) from dipstick tube (1) and cylinder head (3).

3.

Remove dipstick tube (1) from transmission (4).

4.

Remove packing (6) from dipstick tube (1). Discard packing (6).

b. Installation

1.

Install packing (6) on dipstick tube (1).

2.

Push dipstick tube (1) into opening (5) in transmission (4).

3.

Install dipstick tube (1) on cylinder head (3) with capscrew (7). Tighten capscrew (7)

to 25-37 lb-ft (34-50 N

•

m).

4.

Install transmission oil dipstick (2) into dipstick tube (1).

NOTE

• Plug open transmission port to prevent contamination. Remove

plug prior to installation of oil dipstick tube.

• Have drainage container ready to catch fluid.

INITIAL SETUP:

Tools

General mechanic’s tool kit:

automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)

Materials/Parts

Packing (3L80) (Appendix G, Item 224)

Seal (4L80-E) (Appendix G, Item 288)

Manual References

TM 9-2320-280-10

TM 9-2320-280-24P

Equipment Condition

• Hood raised and secured (TM 9-2320-280-10).

• Right exhaust manifold rear heat shield removed

(para. 3-54).