TM-9-2320-361-34
2-1/2-TON, 6x6, M44A2 SERIES TRUCKS (MULTIFUEL)
TECHNICAL MANUAL; DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE
MAY 1992
TM-9-2320-361-34 - Page 129 of 764
TM9-2320-361-34
a. Removal
4-1.
CLUTCH MAINTENANCE (Contd)
WARNING
Pressure plate is heavy. Support pressure plate during removal.
Failure to do so may result in injury to personnel.
NOTE
New
and old clutch pressure plates are replaced the same. The
difference between the two is that the new clutch plate has three
release levers as opposed to four found in the old clutch plates. This
procedure covers old clutch pressure plates.
Remove eight screws (7), lockwashers (8), pressure plate (6), and clutch disc (4) from flywheel
(1).
Discard
lockwashers (8).
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b. Cleaning and Inspection
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1. Check clutch face of flywheel (1) for grooves, scuff marks, and overheating discoloration. Replace
flywheel (1) if damaged (para. 3-5).
2. Check clutch pilot bearing (3) from flywheel end of crankshaft (2) for scoring, nicks, or cracks.
Replace clutch pilot bearing (3) if damaged.
NOTE
Perform steps
3
and 4 if pilot bearing is damaged.
3. Using bearing puller, remove clutch pilot bearing (3) from flywheel end of crankshaft (2) and remove
any debris from clutch pilot bearing hole in crankshaft (2).
4. Using bearing installer, install new clutch pilot bearing (3) in flywheel end of crankshaft. (2) flush
with counter bored area of crankshaft (2).
c. Installation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
4-2
CAUTION
Clutch disc and clutch pilot bearing must be alined prior to
installation (TM 9-28 15-210-34-2-2). Failure to do so may result in
damage to equipment.
Position clutch disc (4) on flywheel (1) with long end of drive hub (5) facing away from flywheel (1).
Insert clutch alinement tool through clutch disc (4) and crankshaft (2).
Position pressure plate (6) against flywheel (1) and clutch disc (4) and aline holes of pressure
plate (6) with holes of clutch disc (4).
Install eight new lockwashers (8) and screws (7) on pressure plate (6). Tighten eight screws (7)
23-27 lb-ft (31-37 N.m).
Remove clutch alinement
tool from clutch disc (4) and crankshaft (1).
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