LESSON
INTRODUCTION TO THE X1100-3B TRANSMISSION, M1A1 ABRAMS TANK
LEARNING OBJECTIVE
Actions:
The
student
will
describe
the
operational
characteristics and design features, and identify
major components, of the X1100-3B transmission in
accordance with TM 9-2350-264-10 and Student Handout
M1-6.
Conditions:
Given the subcourse text.
Standards:
The description of the operation characteristics,
design features, and identification of the major
components of the X1100-3B transmission will be in
accordance with TM 9-2350-264-10 and Student Handout
M1-6.
INTRODUCTION
The drivers of the M1A1 tank control many functions of the vehicle
including
the
X1100-3B
transmission.
Through
the
X1100-3B
transmission, they control three important functions of the vehicle:
steering, braking, and movement (forward and reverse).
As an Army
maintenance provider, you must know and understand exactly happens in
the transmission when the driver performs one of the functions. This
lesson describes how the transmission performs these functions.
PART A - GENERAL INFORMATION, DESCRIPTION, AND
OPERATION OF THE X1100-3B TRANSMISSION
1.
General.
The following paragraphs give a general description of the X1100-3B
transmission.
a. The X1100-3B Cross-Drive Transmission (figures 1-1 through
1-4).
The X1100-3B cross-drive transmission mounts directly to the
engine.
The engine transmits torque through the input quill shaft
attached to the torque converter. The
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