THIRD CLUTCH MAINTENANCE - continued - TM-9-2320-386-24-1-20609

TM 9-2320-386-24-1-2

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THIRD CLUTCH MAINTENANCE (Contd)

REMOVAL

CAUTION

Keep all third clutch parts together. Intermixing third clutch parts

with any other clutch parts will cause transmission damage.

Remove snapring (1.3), backplate (2), three internal-splined clutch plates (3), and external-tanged

clutch plates (4) from transmission (5).

CLEANING AND INSPECTION

WARNING

Volatile mineral spirits burn easily and fumes can explode. Do not smoke

or allow open flames nearby when using volatile mineral spirits. Failure

to do so may cause serious injury or death to personnel.

1. Clean backplate (2) thoroughly with mineral spirits.

2. Measure thickness of internal-splined clutch plates (3). Replace internal-splined clutch plate(s) (3) if

thickness is less than 0.090-in. (2.29 mm).

3. Place external-tanged clutch plates (4) on clean, level surface. Place straight edge (1.1) across top of

external-tanged clutch plate (4). Measure distance from inside (1.2) to highest point of clutch plate (1).

Replace external-tanged clutch plate(s) (4) if distance is more than 0.005-in. (0.13 mm).

4. Inspect backplate (2) for wear or scoring. Replace backplate (2) if thickness is less than 0.416 in.

(10.57 mm).

INSTALLATION

1. Beginning with external-tanged clutch plate (4), install three external-tanged clutch plates (4) and

internal-splined clutch plates (3) on transmission (5).

2. Install backplate (2) on transmission (5) with snapring (1.3).

3. Ensure gap of snapring (1.3) is at the 12 o'clock position at the top of transmission (5).

4. Install fourth clutch (WP 0376 00).

1.1

DISTANCE NOT TO EXCEED

0.005 in. (0.13 mm)

1.2

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