TM 9-2520-246-34 Figure 3-21. Removal of Companion Flange. d. Mainshaft Rear Bearing Cap Assembly. Remove the four capscrews and lockwashers securing the bearing cap assembly to the transmission case. (See fig. 3-22.) Remove the bearing cap assembly, spacer, and gasket. Discard the gasket. e. Countershaft Rear Bearing Cover. Remove the four capscrews and lockwashers securing the countershaft rear bearing cover to the transmission case. (See fig. 3-23.) Remove the countershaft rear bearing cover and gasket. Discard the gasket. Figure 3-22. Removal of Mainshaft Rear Bearing Cap Assembly. f. Power Takeoff Cover Opening. Remove the six capscrews and lockwashers securing the power takeoff opening cover to the transmission case. (See fig. 3-24.) Remove the cover and gasket. Discard the gasket. g. Input Shaft Bearing Cap. Remove the four capscrews and lockwashers securing the input shaft bearing cap to the transmission case. (See fig. 3-25.) Remove the input shaft bearing cap, spacer, and gasket. Discard the gasket. Slide the input shaft and bearing assembly straight out from the transmission. Keep input shaft-to-mainshaft roller bearings together for use in assembly purposes. Figure 3-23. Removal of Countershaft Rear Bearing Cover. NOTE On installation, coat the roller bearings with grease, artillery and automotive (GAA) MIL-G-10924. This practice prevents the roller bearings from dropping out of place during assembly. Figure 3-24. Removal of Power Takeoff Opening Cover. h. Mainshaft Rear Bearing. With the use of a block of wood, drive the mainshaft rearward to force the rear bearing from the transmission case. (See fig. 3- 26.) Use a universal puller to remove the rear bearing from the mainshaft. 3-13
