Service Bulletin

Mack Trucks, Inc.

Greensboro, NC USA Trucks
Date Group No. Release Page

7.2010 431 06 1( 8 )

Companion Flange, Replacement

mDRIVE Transmission

Companion Flange, Replacement

W4002884

This information covers the procedure for replacing the companion flange on the mDRIVE
transmissions.
Note: This bulletin also applies to MACK Trucks Australia.

Contents
• “Special Tools”, page 2
• “Companion Flange, Replacement”, page 4

Note: Information is subject to change without notice.

Illustrations are used for reference only and may differ slightly from the actual vehicle
being serviced. However, key components addressed in this information are represented
as accurately as possible.

PV776-88976148 USA42441
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Tools
Special Tools
For Special Tools ordering instructions, refer to Tool Information, Group 08.

T6008713

T4019073

T0010286

9998570 9990084 9992619

Counterhold Tool Adapter Spindle

T6008712 C0000394 C0001704

9992671 9996315 9998597

Hydraulic Cylinder Spindle Puller

W0001773 C0001394 C0000808

9996222 9998575 9996901

Air Operated Hydraulic Pump Hollow Drift Mandrel
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T0010462 C0000818

9992653 9996925
Mandrel Adapter
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Service Procedures
4317-03-02-01
Companion Flange, Replacement
You must read and understand the precautions and
guidelines in Service Information, group 4, “General
Safety Practices, Transmission” before performing this
procedure. If you are not properly trained and certified
in this procedure, ask your supervisor for training before
you perform it.

DANGER
Do not attempt to repair or service this vehicle without
having sufficient training, the correct service literature
and the proper tools. Failure to follow this could make
the vehicle unsafe and lead to serious personal injury or
death.

DANGER
Before working on a vehicle, set the parking brakes, place
the transmission in neutral, and block the wheels. Failure
to do so can result in unexpected vehicle movement and
can cause serious personal injury or death.

Special tools: 9998570 , 9990084, 9992619,

9992653, 9992671, 9998597, 9996222,
9998575, 9996315, 9996901, 9996925,
1
1
Apply the parking brake and place the shift lever in
neutral.
2
2
Clean the transmission around the companion flange.
3
3
Remove the universal joint caps. Disconnect the front of
the drive shaft from the yoke and position it aside.
4
4
Remove the universal joint yoke from the companion
flange.
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5
5
Remove the companion flange nut.

Note: Attach the counterhold tool and remove it after

companion flange nut removal.

9998570

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6
6
Assemble companion flange removal tools.
1 Attach tool 9998597 to the companion flange.
2 Assemble tools 9992619 and 9992653 together and
thread tools 9992671 and 9990084 together.
3 Thread tool 9992619 all the way into tool 9992671.
4 Thread tool 9990084 into tool 9998597.
5 Adjust tool 9992619 inward until it touches the output
shaft.

9990084 , 9992619 , 9992653 , 9992671 , 9998597

7
7
Pull off the companion flange.

Note: Attach tool 9996222 to provide hydraulic pressure.

Note: It is always necessary to replace the output shaft

seal when the companion flange is removed or replaced.

9990084 , 9992619 , 9992653 , 9992671 , 9996222 ,

9998597

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8
8
Using a suitable extracting tool, remove the output shaft
seal.

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9
9
Clean the seal mating surface in the transmission tail
housing.
10
10
Lubricate the new seal lip with grease.
11
11
Install the output shaft seal.

9998575

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12
12
Replace the V-ring on the companion flange.

Note: The V-ring should lie against the stop on the

companion flange.

Note: Inspect the companion flange mating surfaces to

ensure that there is no visible damage.

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13
13

CAUTION
Under no circumstance should the companion flange
be heated or hit with a hammer. Install using only
the approved special tools. Installing it by any other
means, may lead to component damage.

CAUTION
The companion flange must be completely installed
before installing or tightening the retaining nut. Failure
to press it on completely, may result in damage to the
output shaft bearing or the range oil pipe.

Assemble the installation tools and press the companion

flange on the output shaft.
1 Position the companion flange on the output shaft.
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2 Thread tool 9996925 into the end of the output shaft.
3 Place tools 9996901 over 9996315 and thread tool
9996315 into 9996925 until it bottoms.
4 Slide tool 9992671 onto tool 9996315 and install the
mounting nut on the end of the assembly.

9992671 , 9996222 , 9996315 , 9996901 , 9996925

14
14
Install a new O-ring for the companion flange nut.
15
15
Install and torque the companion flange nut to
specification. Refer to Function Group 431, Transmission
Mechanical.

Note: Attach the counterhold tool and remove it after

companion flange nut is installed and torqued.

Note: An assistant may be necessary to install and

torque the companion flange nut.

9998570

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16
16
Lock the companion flange nut in place. Using a hammer
and a punch, peen the nut in both recesses on the
companion flange.

Note: The punch must have a rounded tip and should

be pushed in to the bottom. Check that no cracks have
occurred.

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17
17
Install the universal joint yoke on the companion flange
and torque the mounting bolts to specification. Refer to
Function Group 431, Transmission Mechanical.
18
18
Position the drive shaft back into its yoke. Install the
universal joint caps and torque the mounting bolts to
specification. Refer to Function Group 431, Transmission
Mechanical.