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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11. Position ring gear (6) on bench with extended teeth facing downward.

12. Beginning with external-tanged clutch plates (1), alternately install six internal-splined clutch

plates (2) and external-tanged clutch plates (1) in transmission (7).

13. Install ring gear (6) with tab facing up.

14. Install external-tanged clutch plate (1), internal-splined clutch plate (5), and backplate (4) in

transmission (7) with snapring (3). Ensure gap of snapring (3) is at 12 o’clock position when viewed

from the front of transmission (7).

15. Check first clutch running clearance:

a. Using clutch pack clearance gauge, check the clearance between snapring (3) and backplate (4).

Small end of clutch pack clearance gauge should fit in clearance.

b. If clearance is excessive, replace clutch plates (1), (2) and (5). Recheck running clearance. If

running clearance is still insufficient, replace with thinner backplate (4) (refer to table 1, First

Clutch Backplate Thickness).

16. Install second clutch (WP 0380 00).

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FIRST CLUTCH MAINTENANCE (Contd)