TM-9-2320-386-24-1-1
2-1/2-TON, 6X6, M44A3 SERIES TRUCKS (DIESEL)
TECHNICAL MANUAL; EXTENDED SERVICE PROGRAM (ESP); UNIT, DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT; MAINTENANCE MANUAL; VOLUME 1 OF 2
MAY 2001
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LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS
EQUIPMENT FEATURES:
A
DRAG LINK
– Manufactured by Sycon, 1-83504-1.
B
ENGINE
– Caterpillar 3116 Air-To-Air After Cooler (ATAAC), diesel, 170 HP, 420 lb-ft (570 N
•
m),
designed to meet or exceed performance requirements of the 2-1/2-ton ESP vehicles.
C
CHARGED AIR COOLER
– Manufactured by G & O.
D
RADIATOR
– Manufactured by G & O, cross flow.
E
SURGE TANK
– Holds excessive coolant and helps in venting air from cooling system.
F
FRONT AXLES
– Rockwell C-240.
G
AIR CLEANER
– Capacity of 26.9 hours at 580 CFM; manufactured by Nelson.
H
BATTERIES
– Two-piece 6TL, 12 volts, 74 lb, 120 AMP HR rating.
I
TRANSFER CASE
– Rockwell T-136, 2-speed which, in conjunction with the transmission,
provides up to 8 forward and 2 rearward speed ranges to front and rear differentials.
J
REAR AXLES
– Rockwell C-240.
K
WHEELS/TIRES
– Two-piece Motorwheel 20x11.00 wheels; tires are Michelin 14.5 R20XL tubeless
radials with a minimum life of 10,000 miles (16,090 km). Central Tire Inflation System (CTIS),
designed by AM General, allows the truck operator to monitor and regulate tire pressure from
driver’s compartment before and during vehicle operation.
L
AIR DRYER
– Dries air and purges moisture from system to protect CTIS components, brake
system, and air system.
M
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
– Allison AT-1545P, 4-speed, which shifts automatically in all
forward ranges and requires no operator action uncommon to standard automatic transmission.
N
POWER ASSIST STEERING CYLINDER
– Manufactured by Sycon, 1-85610.
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