TM 9-2520-246-34-1 2-4. DISASSEMBLY OF TRANSMISSION INTO SUBASSEMBLIES. The following paragraphs give instructions to disassemble the transmission into subassemblies and also have the back- lash checks needed. a. Shifter Shaft Cover. FRAME 1 1. Put gear shift lever (1) in neutral position. Refer to TM 9-2320-209-10. 2. Take out eight capscrews (2) and eight lockwashers (3). 3. Pull shifter shaft cover (4) straight up and off. 4. Take off and throw away cover gasket (5). END OF TASK 2-2