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TM 10-3930-664-10
3-6.
TRANSMISSION OIL SAMPLING VALVE - SERVICE
This task covers:
Obtaining a transmission oil sample for the Army Oil Analysis Program (AOAP).
1.
CLEAN THE TRANSMISSION OIL SAMPLING
VALVE (1).
2.
START THE ENGINE, PARAGRAPH 2-9. DRIVE
THE VEHICLE A SHORT DISTANCE OR ALLOW
TO IDLE IN GEAR FOR A WHILE TO BRING THE
TRANSMISSION
TO
NORMAL
OPERATING
TEMPERATURE.
3.
WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, PLACE THE
TRAVEL AND RANGE SELECTOR LEVER IN
NEUTRAL. APPLY THE PARKING BRAKE. 4.
OBTAIN THE OIL SAMPLE.
a.
Remove the dust cap (2) on the transmission
oil sampling valve (1).
b.
Place a clean container under the valve (1)
spout.
c.
Rotate the knob (3) clockwise to drain
approximately one pint (.47 liter) of oil prior to
taking a sample. Release the knob (3) to close the
valve.
d.
Place a sample bottle under the valve (1)
spout and fill it to within 1/2 inch (1.27 cm) from the
top. Release the knob (3) to close the valve. Cap
the bottle immediately.
e.
Install the dust cap (2) on the transmission oil
sampling valve (1). Tighten dust cap only finger
tight. Return the oil drained into container during
step c to the transmission.
f.
Check transmission oil level and add oil if
necessary.
Refer
to
LO10-3930-664-12.
3-15
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