TM 5-3810-300-24 & P2
2. Gears
A. Check operating gear teeth for pitting on the tooth
faces. Gears with pitted teeth should be replaced.
B. Check all engaging gear teeth. Gears with teeth
worn, tapered or reduced in length from clashing in
shifting should be replaced.
C. Check axial clearances of gears. Where excessive
clearance is found, check gear snap ring, washer,
spacer and gear hub for excessive wear. Maintain
.005 to .011 axial clearance of mainshaft forward
speed gears, .011 to .032 on reverse gear.
3. Splines
A. Check splines on all shafts for wear. If sliding clutch
gears, companion flange or clutch hub have worn into
the sides of the splines, the shafts in this condition
should be replaced.
4. Thrust Washers
A. Check surfaces of all thrust washers. Washers
scored or reduced in thickness should be replaced.
5. Reverse Gear and Shaft
A. Check bearing sleeve for wear from action of roller
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