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TM-9-2320-361-34 Direct Maintenance Manual for M44A2 Series Trucks

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TM 9-2320-361-34 I 8-3. CLUTCH RELEASE BEARING, SHAFT, AND FORK REPLACEMENT THIS TASK COVERS: a. Removal c. Installation b. Inspection INITIAL SETUP APPLICABLE MODELS REFERENCES (TM) All LO 9-2320-209-12-1 TOOLS TM 9-214 TM 9-2320-361-34P General mechanic’s tool kit (Appendix B, Item 1) EQUIPMENT CONDITION Torque wrench, 1/2-in. dr. (Appendix B, Item 7) Transmission removed (para. 8-2). MATERIALS/PARTS Two lockwashers (Appendix F, Item 135) Seal (Appendix F, Item 221) a. Removal 1. Remove two support springs (9) from clutch release bearing assembly (8) and clutch release fork (7). 2. Remove clutch release bearing assembly (8) from input shaft (10). 3. Remove two screws (6), lockwashers (5), and thrust washers (4) from clutch release fork (7). Discard lockwashers (5). 4. Slide clutch release shaft (3) out of clutch release fork (7). 5. Remove clutch release fork (7) and clutch release shaft (3) from transmission (1). 6. Remove seal (2) from bell housing of transmission (1). Discard seal (2). NOTE Perform step 7 if bearing requires replacement. 7. Remove grease fitting (13), two buttons (14), and bearing (12) from clutch release housing (11). b. Inspection 1. Inspect bearing (12) (TM 9-214). Replace bearing (12) if damaged. 2. Visually inspect shaft (3) and clutch release fork (7) for wear or damage. Replace shaft (3) or fork (7) if damaged. c. Installation 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 8-6 NOTE Perform step 1 if bearing was replaced. Install bearing (12), two buttons (14), and grease fittinng (13) on clutch release bearing housing (11). Install new seal (2) on bell housing of transmission (1). Slide clutch release shaft (3) through transmission (1) and clutch release fork (7). Aline holes in fork (7) with slots in shaft (3). Install two thrust washers (4) on clutch release fork (7) with two new lockwashers (5) and screws (6). Tighten screws (6) 40-50 lb-ft (54-68 N.m). Position clutch release bearing assembly (8) on input shaft (10) and clutch release fork (7). Install clutch release bearing assembly (8) on clutch release fork (7) with two support springs (9).