TM-9-2320-285-24-1
TRUCK TRACTOR, YARD TYPE, 43,500 LB GVW, DED, 4X2, ARMY MODEL M878A1
TECHNICAL MANUAL; ORGANIZATIONAL, DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL
OCTOBER 1985
TM-9-2320-285-24-1 - Page 458 of 987
TM 9-2320-285-24-1
2-41.
TRANSMISSION MAINTENANCE (CONT)
b.
Draining and Refilling Transmission Fluid.
STEP
LOCATION
ITEM
ACTION
REMARKS
4
b.
Capscrews (3)
Install
Install four capscrews (3)
(cont)
through corners of trans-
mission oil pan (4).
Hand
tighten.
Then completely
install 17 remaining cap-
screws (3) by hand.
Alter-
nately tighten capscrews
180 degrees apart to 5
pounds foot torque.
Repeat
process, tightening to
10-15 pounds foot
c.
Transmission
Install
Para 2-41k
dipstick tube
5
Dipstick
a.
15 U.S.
quarts
Pour
Pour 21 quarts only if torque
tube
transmission
converter is empty
fluid
b.
Transmission
a.
Check
Start engine and shift trans-
fluid level
mission through all ranges.
Shift to neutral.
Run
engine for one minute at
1000-1200 rpm; then idle
engine.
Insert and remove
dipstick with engine idling
to check level.
Add fluid
if necessary to bring fluid
level to ADD mark on dip-
stick
b.
Recheck
Operate tractor until engine
coolant reaches 170 degrees
and repeat level check
above.
Add fluid if neces-
sary to bring fluid level
to FULL mark on dipstick
6
Tractor,
Rear platform
Install
Para 2-65c
rear
2-435
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