5-12. SEALED UPPER CONVERTER HOUSING COVER (2-PIECE) MAINTENANCE
This task covers:
a. Removal
c.
Installation
b. Inspection
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools
General mechanic’s tool kit:
automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)
Materials/Parts
Gasket (Appendix G, Item 58)
Adhesive (Appendix C, Item 6)
Drycleaning solvent (Appendix C, Item 26)
Adhesive, RTV (Appendix C, Item 10)
Manual References
TM 9-2320-387-24P
Equipment Condition
Battery ground cables disconnected (para. 4-68).
General Safety Instructions
Drycleaning solvent is flammable and will not be
used near an open flame.
Maintenance Level
Unit
1.
Remove two capscrews (4) and converter housing cover (3) from transmission (1) .
2.
Remove gasket (2) from converter housing cover (3). Discard gasket (2).
1.
Inspect converter housing cover (3) for pitting, cracking, and excessive wear. Replace if pitted,
cracked, or excessively worn.
WARNING
Drycleaning solvent is flammable and will not be used near an
open flame. A fire extinguisher will be kept nearby when the
solvent is used. Use only in well-ventilated places. Failure to do
this may result in injury to personnel and/or damage to
equipment.
2.
Remove gasket material and sealant from converter housing cover (3) and transmission (1) with
drycleaning solvent.
NOTE
Gasket may require bending over edge of converter housing cover
to ensure gasket seats properly.
1.
Apply adhesive to gasket (2) and install on converter housing cover (3).
2.
Apply RTV adhesive to edge (3.1) of converter housing cover (3) and install converter housing cover
(3) on transmission (1) with two capscrews (4).
3.
Apply RTV adhesive to fill any gaps between converter housing (3), transmission (1), and starter
housing (1.1).
c. Installation
b. Inspection
a. Removal
TM 9-2320-387-24-1
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