TM-9-2350-311-34-2
CAB, ARMAMENT, SIGHTING AND FIRE CONTROL, ELEVATING AND TRAVERSING SYSTEMS AND ASSOCIATED COMPONENTS HOWITZER, MEDIUM, SELF-PROPELLED, 155MM
TECHNICAL MANUAL; DIRECT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL
SEPTEMBER 1994
TM-9-2350-311-34-2 - Page 414 of 552
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GEARSHAFT ASSEMBLY — CONTINUED
c. Assembly
1
Install two round nuts (17) loosely on gearshaft (10).
2
Install sleeve spacer (25).
3
Install eight spring tension washers (24) on gearshaft (10) according to orientation in illustration.
4
Install flat washer (23) and mechanical housing (22) on gearshaft (10).
5
Soak four clutch disks (21) in lubricating oil (item 25, Appx B) before installing.
6
Install five sliding sleeve clutches (20) and four clutch disks (21) on gearshaft (10) in mechanical housing
(22). Alternate sliding sleeve clutches with clutch disks. Aline gear teeth of clutch disks for installation in
mechanical housing (not shown).
7
Degrease two plate segments (18) and retaining plate (19) and apply sealing compound (item 31.1, Appx B)
to plate segments from outer edge inward 0.5 inch (12.7 mm) by 180
°
.
8
Install retaining plate (19) against sliding sleeve clutch (20).
9
Position two plate segments (18) in groove of gearshaft (10) with sealing compound against retaining plate
(19). Hold plate segments in place and hand-tighten round nut (17) against sleeve spacer (25) until plate
segments are secure.
10
Install sleeve bearing (36) on end of gearshaft (10) and position gearshaft in cup of clutch shaft (35).
11
Place gearshaft (10) and clutch shaft (35) in a vise.
12
Using a torque wrench and adapter on hex end of gearshaft (10), set round nut (17) (closest to spring
tension washer (24)) to break away at 250
±
25 inch-pounds (28.3
±
2.8 N
.
m). Tighten remaining round nut
(17).
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