TM-9-2320-386-24-1-2

2-1/2-TON, 6X6, M44A3 SERIES TRUCKS (DIESEL)

TECHNICAL MANUAL; EXTENDED SERVICE PROGRAM (ESP); UNIT, DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT; MAINTENANCE MANUAL; VOLUME 2 OF 2

MAY 2001

TM-9-2320-386-24-1-2 - Page 323 of 636

TM 9-2320-386-24-1-2

0336 00

TRANSMISSION (OUT OF VEHICLE) REPLACEMENT (Contd)

0336 00-2

REMOVAL

WARNING

Ensure transmission is properly supported before removal. Failure

to do so may cause injury to personnel and damage to equipment.

1.

Remove four screws (3), washers (4), and cover (2) from flywheel housing (1).

2.

Rotate crankshaft to access six screws (7).

3.

Remove six screws (7) from ring (6) and ring gear (5).

NOTE

Transmission has two front screws installed to support chain lift.

After chains are removed, apply sealer to screws and replace.

4.

Install chains on transmission (8) with four screws (9) and (10), and install chain on lifting device.

5.

Raise lifting device to remove slack on chain.

WARNING

Keep rear of transmission tilted slightly downward until two retaining

brackets can be installed to prevent converter from separating from

transmission and causing injury to personnel or damage to equipment.

6.

Remove eleven screws (13) and lockwashers (12) from transmission (8) and adapter (11). Discard

lockwashers (12).

7.

Remove transmission (8) from adapter (11).

8.

Remove six screws (15) and ring (6) from torque converter (14).

9.

Install two retaining brackets (19), one at the 4 o’clock position and one at the 8 o’clock position, on

transmission (8) and converter (14) with four washers (18) and (20) and screws (17) and (21).

10.

Remove twelve screws (16) and adapter (11) from flywheel housing (1).

NOTE

For replacement of flexplate and hub, refer to WP 0337 00.