TM-9-2320-209-20-3-1 Page 742

TM-9-2320-209-20-3-1 Maintenance Part 1 for M44A1 and M44A2 Series Trucks

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TM 9-2320-209-20-3-1 Soldier A Soldier B Soldier A Soldier B Soldier A WARNING Spring (1) is under pressure. When retaining ring (2) is taken off, let go of reverse shift rod (3) slowly to keep it from flying out and causing injury to personnel. 1. 2. 3. 4. Put reverse shift rod housing (4) into vise. Place wood block over end of reverse shift rod (3). Press down on rod until spring (1) is compressed below retaining ring (2). Tell soldier B when spring is compressed. When soldier A has spring (1) compressed, using retaining ring pliers, take off retaining ring (2). Tell soldier A when retaining ring is off. When retaining ring (2) is off, slowly ease up on wood block until pressure is off; then take wood block away. WARNING Spring (1) is under pressure. Hold spring compressed in vise when taking off locknut (6) to keep personnel from being injured. 5. Pull out reverse shift rod (3), spring (1), two flat washers (5), and locknut (6) from reverse shift rod housing (4). Take housing from vise and put spring into vise. 6. Using 3/8-inch wrench, hold reverse shift rod (3). 7. Using 9/16-inch wrench, unscrew and take off locknut (6). Take off spring (1) and two flat washers (5). END OF TASK 9-32