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 611 of 951
5-17. SEALED LOWER CONVERTER HOUSING COVER MAINTENANCE
c. Installation
This task covers:
a. Removal
c. Installation
b. Inspection
a. Removal
NOTE
• Step 1 applies to all vehicles except M1123 and A2 series.
• Step 2 applies to M1123 and A2 series vehicles.
1.
Remove four capscrews (2) and converter housing cover (3) from transmission (1).
2.
Remove three capscrews (2) and converter housing cover (3) from transmission (1) and oil pan
flange (5).
3.
Remove gasket (4) from converter housing cover (3). Discard gasket (4).
b. Inspection
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools
General mechanic’s tool kit:
automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)
Materials/Parts
Gasket (Appendix G, Item 43)
(Basic/A1 Series)
Gasket (Appendix G, Item 57)
(M1123 and A2 Series)
Adhesive (Appendix C, Item 5)
Drycleaning solvent (Appendix C, Item 18)
Manual References
TM 9-2320-280-24P
Equipment Condition
• Battery ground cables disconnected (para. 4-73).
• Crossover pipe removed (para. 3-50).
• Sealed upper converter housing cover removed
(para. 5-18).
General Safety Instructions
Drycleaning solvent is flammable and will not be
used near an open flame.
1.
Inspect converter housing cover (3) for pitting, cracking, and excessive wear. Replace if pitted,
cracked, or excessively worn.
.
WARNING
.
Drycleaning solvent is flammable and will not be used near an
open flame. A fire extinguisher will be kept nearby when the
solvent is used. Use only in well-ventilated places. Failure to do
this may result in injury to personnel and/or damage to
equipment.
2.
Remove gasket material and sealant from converter housing cover (3) and transmission (1) with
drycleaning solvent.
NOTE
• For M1123 and A2 series vehicles, gasket must be bent over
edge of converter housing cover to ensure gasket seats properly.
• For basic and A1 series vehicles, bend gasket over edge of
converter housing if required to ensure gasket seats properly.
1.
Apply adhesive to gasket (4) and install on converter housing cover (3).
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