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

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TORQUE CONVERTER MAINTENANCE (Contd)

REMOVAL

1.

Remove two screws (2) and (6), washers (3) and (5), and retaining brackets (4) from torque

converter (7) and transmission (1).

CAUTION

Torque converter must be pulled straight out of transmission and

not moved from side-to-side. Side movement will damage hook-

type seal ring.

2.

Remove torque converter (7) from transmission (1).

CLEANING AND INSPECTION

WARNING

Volatile mineral spirits burn easily and fumes can explode. Do not

smoke or allow flames nearby when using volatile mineral spirits.

Failure to do so may cause serious injury or death to personnel.

1.

All metallic parts should be cleaned thoroughly with mineral spirits and dried with a lint-free rag.

2.

Clean torque converter (7) with mineral spirits.

3.

Inspect torque converter (7) for signs of metal particles, which indicate internal damage to

transmission or converter.

4.

Inspect contact areas of pump hub (8) for scores, burrs, scratches, and nicks. Replace torque

converter (7) if scored, burred, scratched, or nicked.

5.

Measure outside diameter of pump hub (8). Outside diameter should be no less than 1.872 in.

(47.55 mm). If outside diameter is not within limits, replace torque converter (7).