TM-9-2320-280-34

TRUCK, UTILITY: M998 SERIES

TECHNICAL MANUAL; DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE

JANUARY 1996

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TM 9-2320-280-34

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TRANSFER CASE REPAIR (Model 218) (Cont ’d)

3.

Inspect thrust washers (16), snaprings (15), thrust bearings (17), and inner and outer thrust bearing

races (18) for damage. Replace any if damaged.

4.

Inspect rear case (21) and front case (19) for damage. Replace transfer case assembly if either are

damaged.

5.

Inspect lockplate (20) for damage. If damaged, perform steps 6 through 8, if not, go to step 9.

6.

Remove six capscrews (22) from lockplate (20) and remove from front case (19).

7.

Apply anaerobic gasket sealer to lockplate (20) mounting surface and install in front case (19).

8.

Coat six lockplate capscrews (22) with anaerobic gasket sealer and install capscrews (22) in

lockplate (20). Tighten capscrews (22) to 30 lb-ft (41 N

•

m).

NOTE

If there has been any contamination which requires bearing

replacement, the drive chain should be replaced. The same

contaminants which wear out bearings will wear out the drive

chain.

9.

Inspect drive chain (23) for binding or damage. Replace drive chain (23) if binding or damaged.

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