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 207 of 764
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9-2320-361-34
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8-3. CLUTCH RELEASE BEARING, SHAFT, AND FORK REPLACEMENT
THIS TASK COVERS:
a. Removal
c. Installation
b. Inspection
INITIAL SETUP
APPLICABLE MODELS
REFERENCES (TM)
All
LO 9-2320-209-12-1
TOOLS
TM 9-214
TM 9-2320-361-34P
General mechanic’s tool kit
(Appendix B, Item 1)
EQUIPMENT CONDITION
Torque wrench, 1/2-in. dr. (Appendix B, Item 7)
Transmission removed (para. 8-2).
MATERIALS/PARTS
Two
lockwashers (Appendix
F,
Item 135)
Seal (Appendix F, Item 221)
a. Removal
1. Remove two support springs (9) from clutch release bearing assembly (8) and clutch release fork (7).
2. Remove clutch release bearing assembly (8) from input shaft (10).
3. Remove two screws (6), lockwashers (5), and thrust washers (4) from clutch release fork (7). Discard
lockwashers (5).
4.
Slide clutch release shaft (3) out of clutch release fork (7).
5. Remove clutch release fork (7) and clutch release shaft (3) from transmission (1).
6. Remove seal (2) from bell housing of transmission (1). Discard seal (2).
NOTE
Perform step 7 if bearing requires replacement.
7. Remove grease fitting (13), two buttons (14), and bearing (12) from clutch release housing (11).
b.
Inspection
1. Inspect bearing (12) (TM 9-214). Replace bearing (12) if damaged.
2. Visually
inspect shaft (3) and clutch release fork (7) for wear or damage. Replace shaft (3) or
fork (7) if damaged.
c. Installation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
8-6
NOTE
Perform step 1 if bearing was replaced.
Install bearing (12), two buttons (14), and grease fittinng (13) on clutch release bearing
housing (11).
Install new seal (2) on bell housing of transmission (1).
Slide clutch release shaft (3) through transmission (1) and clutch release fork (7). Aline holes in
fork (7) with slots in shaft (3).
Install two thrust washers (4) on clutch release fork (7) with two new lockwashers (5) and
screws (6). Tighten screws (6) 40-50 lb-ft (54-68 N.m).
Position clutch release bearing assembly (8) on input shaft (10) and clutch release fork (7).
Install clutch release bearing assembly (8) on clutch release fork (7) with two support springs (9).
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