Rear Axle and Reduction Gearcase

TM 10-3930-633-34

THE FLYWHEEL. THIS INDICATES THAT

(11) Disconnect oil cooler lines on the right

THE CONVERTER PILOT IS NOT BINDING

side of the transmission case. Plug or seal the

IN THE ENGINE CRANKSHAFT.

ports and hose ends to prevent contamination.

(6) Install the lower converter housing-to-

Disconnect vacuum line at left rear of trans-

engine bolts. Torque the bolts to 40 to 50 ft/lbs.

mission.

Remove the safety chain from the transmission.

(12) Remove the four nuts which attach the

(7) Raise the engine and transmission with

drive shaft companion flange to the parking brake

the transmission jack, and remove the engine

drum.

support stand or support bar.

(13) Support the transmission on a trans-

(8) Install the rear support insulators as

mission jack. Secure the transmission to the jack

shown in figure 2-3.

with safety chain. Remove both engine rear

(9) Lower the engine and transmission

support bolts.

against the supports, and at the same time install

(14) With the transmission jack, raise the

the support bolts and torque to 20 to 30 ft/lbs.

engine and transmission high enough to remove

(10) Install and torque the four converter-to-

the engine rear supports.

(15) Lower the engine against a floor stand

flywheel attaching nuts to 23 to 28 ft/lbs. Install

or engine support bar so that the converter

the converter housing access cover and secure it

housing is clear of the crossmember when all

with the attaching bolts at 12 to 16 ft/lbs.

weight is off the transmission jack.

(11 ) Connect the oil cooler inlet and outlet

( 1 6 ) Remove the remaining converter

lines to the transmission.

housing-to-engine attaching bolts. Move the

(12) Install the vacuum line and retaining

assembly toward the rear and lower it, leaving the

clips. Install the vacuum hoses on the vacuum

flywheel attached to the crankshaft. If additional

unit.

clearance is needed, tilt the rear of the assembly

(13) Coat the universal joint knuckle with

upright slightly and to the rear (enough to allow

transmission fluid, and install the companion

removal of the six flywheel to crankshaft bolts).

flange to parking brake drum.

Move the assembly to the rear, and remove it.

(14) Connect the push-pull cable to the

b. Installation.

extension lever, and secure the cable housing to

(1) Torque the converter drain plug to 15 to

the anchor bracket (see figure 2-3).

28 ft/lbs.

(15) Install the starter motor and cables (see

(2) If the converter has been removed from

TM 10-3930-633-12).

the converter housing, carefully position the

(16) Connect the fluid filler tube.

converter to the transmission making sure the

(17 ) Lower the vehicle and install the upper

converter drive flats are fully engaged in the

converter housing to engine bolts, and torque to

pump gear. Install a wedge to prevent the con-

40 to 50 ft/lbs.

verter from slipping out of the housing.

(18) Install transmission cover to floor plate.

(3) With the converter properly installed,

(19) Refill transmission. Complete refill

place the transmission on the jack. Secure the

requires approximately 11 quarts of fluid (LO 10-

transmission to the jack with safety chain.

3930-633-12).

(4) Rotate the converter so that the studs

(20) Start engine and check transmission

and drain plug are in alignment with their holes in

and converter for leaks, and check general

t h e flywheel.

operation.

(5) Raise transmission and converter with

2-26. Rear Axle and Reduction Gearcase

the jack to align it with the engine. Remove the

a. Removal.

wedge from the converter housing. Carefully

(1) Jack up, or hoist the entire vehicle high

move the converter and transmission assembly

enough off the work surface to provide adequate

forward into position, using care not to damage

working space underneath the frame for axle

the flywheel and converter pilot. THE CON-

removal, See fig. 2-4.

VERTER MUST REST SQUARELY AGAINST

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