Service Bulletin

Mack Trucks, Inc.

Greensboro, NC USA Trucks
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This service bulletin replaces bulletin 431-04 dated 9.2010. 9.2015 431 04 02 1(7)

Specifications
mDRIVE Transmission

Specifications

T4021207

This information covers the specifications for the mDRIVE transmission.

Note: This bulletin also applies to MACK Trucks Australia.

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.

PV776-89215406 USA72374
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Transmission, Mechanical
Shaft Bearing Preload
Main shaft
Countershaft
mm (in)
0.10-0.20 (0.004–0.008)
0.10-0.20 (0.004–0.008)

Axial Clearance
mm (in)
Locking ring, input shaft max 0.05 (0.004)
Locking ring, countershaft max 0.10 (0.004)
Locking ring, output shaft max 0.10 (0.004)
Planet wheel, range 0.50-1.30 (0.02–0.051)

Runout
mm (in)
Tooth wheel max 0.4 (0.016)

Radial Clearance
mm (in)
Output Shaft (as measured at max. 1 (0.040)
the companion flange, refer to
Figure 1.)

W4003071

Figure 1 — Output Shaft Runout Check

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System Pressure
bar (psi)
System air pressure, at control 6.5 - 10 (95–145)
housing

Press Forces
Note: Press forces apply to cleaned parts.

Min Max Notes

(ton) (ton)
Input shaft Bearing, inner race - 5

Main shaft Bearing, inner race - 5

Main shaft Hub, 2nd high primary 2.5 20
Main shaft Tooth wheel 1 5
Main shaft Coupling ring, high range 5 25

Countershaft Gear, high primary 21 40

Countershaft Gear, low primary 21 40
Countershaft Bearing, inner race - 5
Countershaft 2nd gear 17 40

Output shaft Companion flange 1 12

Output shaft Bearings - 8

Main housing Reverse gear 0.5 5

Main housing - clutch Outer rings - 2
housing
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Tightening Torques
Main Housing
Thread Nm (lb/ft) Notes
Housing vent, fitting (design M26x1.5 - Loosely tightened, approx
level C transmission only) 2 turns, stop at 45° up-
ward angle.
Suction pipe, flange M8 28±5 (21±4) Self-tapping flange screw.
Oil drain plug M26x1.5 35±5 (26±4) Brass
27±3 (20±2) Plastic
Oil filler plug M26x1.5 35±5 (26±4) Brass
27±3 (20±2) Plastic
Oil filter housing drain, plug M12x1.5 16±2 (12±1)
Oil filter housing, bolt M8 20±3 (15±2)1
Oil filter, cover M80x2 50±5 (37±4)
Oil cooler, nut M22x1.5 55±8 (41±6)
Oil level indicator M26x1.5 35±5 (26±4) Aluminum
27±3 (20±2) Plastic
Oil pressure, plug M12x1.5 16±2 (12±1)
Oil distribution pipe 250±35 (184±25)
Main shaft, nut 400±50 (295±37)
Main shaft rear cover, bolt 40±5 (30±4)
Reversing gear, screw 48±8 (35±6)
Countershaft front cover 45±5 (33±4)1
Countershaft rear cover 40±5 (30±4)1
Countershaft speed sensor 6±0.6 (53±5 lb/in)
Main shaft speed sensor 6±0.6 (53±5 lb/in)
Overflow valve, bolt M22 47±6 (35±4)
Lifting bracket, bolts M16 110±10 (81±7)

1 Tightened diagonally. Full torque only when the cover is in contact with the housing.
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Control Housing
Thread Nm (lb/ft) Notes
Control housing M12 110±10 (81± 7)1 Self-tapping flange screw.
Control housing, upper cover, M8 24±4 (18±3)1
bolt
Push lock, fittings M16x1.5 20±3 (15±2)2
Gear position sensor, bolts M6 10±1 (7±1)
Range cylinder rear cover, 18±1.5 (13±1.1)
screw
2nd/3rd cylinder rear cover, 18±1.5 (13±1.1)
screw
Split cylinder rear cover, 18±1.5 (13±1.1)
screw
1st/R cylinder front cover, 18±1.5 (13±1.1)
screw
Selector fork cover, screw 18±1.5 (13±1.1)
Speed sensor, screw 6±0.6 (53±5 lb/in)

1 Tightened diagonally. Full torque only when the cover is in contact with the housing.
2 Screw the nipple until the counterhold nut is in contact with the control housing.
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Clutch/Range Housings
Thread Nm (lb/ft) Notes
Countershaft brake, bolt M10 45±5 (30±4)1
Brake pipe, nut M8x1.5 20±3 (15±2)
Brake pipe, fitting M10x1 25±4 (18±3)
Brake pipe, reduction fitting M16x1.5 48±5 (35±4)
Clutch pressure plate, nut 53±5 (39±4) Tighten diagonally a few turns at a time.
Clutch position sensor, bolt 10±2 (7±1)
Clutch control valve, bolt M8 20±3 (15±2)
Clutch control valve, service 7±2 (5±1)
plug
Clutch cylinder, air intake M4x12 2.5±0.4 (2±1)
hose fitting, bolt
Clutch cylinder, bolt M10 45±5 (33±4)
Clutch housing, to engine bolt 92±8 (68±6)
Clutch housing, bolts M12 110±10 (81± 7)1 Self-tapping flange screw.
Range housing, bolts M12 110±10 (81± 7)1 Self-tapping flange screw.
Overflow valve 45±5 (33±4)
Shift fork, locking screw M16x1 75±7 (55±5)
PTO mounting, bolt 85±15 (63±11)
PTO oil feed line to transmis- 20 (15)
sion oil filter housing
PTO oil feed line to oil port 15 (11)
PTO solenoid mounting bolts 9 (80 in/lb)
PTO cover M12 40±5 (30±4)
Speedometer sensor M18x1.5 25±4 (18±3)
Companion flange, nut M60x2 550±50 (406±37)
Drive shaft end yoke, bolt M14 190±15 (140±11)
Drive shaft intermediate bear- 175±30 (129±22)
ing, bolt
Drive shaft universal joint cap, 166±10 (122±7)
bolt
Heat exchanger, bolt 85 (63)
Range gear assembly to 110±10 (87±7)
range gear housing, bolt
Retarder to range housing, 30 (22) 1. Hand tighten in sequence shown (Figure 2).
bolt 2. Torque tighten in sequence shown.
3. Angle tighten 45° in sequence.
4. Angle tighten 45° in sequence.

1 Tightened diagonally. Full torque only when the cover is in contact with the housing.
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T5012262

Figure 2 — Retarder to Range Housing Bolt Tightening Sequence

Retarder
Thread Nm (lb/ft) Notes
Retarder stud connections M14 40±5 (30±4)
Heat exchanger, bolts M12 85±10 (63±7)
Retarder oil fill, plug M26- 50±5 (37±4)
x1.5
Retarder case, plugs M12- 13±2 (10±1)
x1.5
Retarder bypass valve, plug M22- 45±5 (33±4)
x1.5
Plugs (tapered) M22- Max 80 (59) To be tightened flush with housing surface.
x1.5
PSS-DUAL gear, bolts M12 100±10 (74±7)
PSS-DUAL pump, bolts M10 48±5 (33±4)
PSS-DUAL cover, bolts M10 48±5 (33±4)
Oil filter cover M10 40±8 (30±6)

Other
Thread Nm (lb/ft) Notes
Transmission air tank mount- 85 (63)
ing fasteners

General Tightening Torques

Note: General torques are only used when no specific tor- M10 standard bolt 8.8 48±8 (35±6)
que is given.
M12 standard bolt 8.8 85±15 (63±11)
Standard Bolts, Property Class 8.8
M14 standard bolt 8.8 140±25 (103±18)
Fastener Size Nm (lb/ft) M16 standard bolt 8.8 190±35 (140±26)
M6 standard bolt 8.8 10±1 (7±1)
M8 standard bolt 8.8 24±4 (18±3)