LO-9-2320-386-12

2-1/2 TON, 6X6, M44A3 ESP VEHICLES: TRUCK, CARGO, FIXED SIDE: M35A3; TRUCK, CARGO, DROPSIDE: M35A3C; TRUCK, CARGO, LONG WHEELBASE: M36A3

LUBRICATION ORDER

JANUARY 1996

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LO 9-2320-386-12
NOTES (Contd)
Do not overfill transmission. Internal trans-
mission component damage will result.
(3)
If transmission oil level is low, add oil through filler tube. Return dipstick to filler
tube, tighten dipstick handle, and wipe away any spilled oil.
c.
When AOAP laboratory support is not available, change oil every 24,000 miles
(38,616 km) or 24 months, whichever occurs first.
11. WINCH HYDRAULIC OIL RESERVOIR
Weekly check to ensure oil level is visible in sight glass. If low, remove cap and replenish oil
to dot on sight glass. Every 12,000 miles (19,308 km) or 12 months, whichever occurs first,
remove drainplug from reservoir and drain oil. Always install drainplug after draining. Refill
reservoir to dot on sight glass 39 qt (36.9 L).
12.
FRONT WHEEL UNIVERSAL JOINTS AND STEERING KNUCKLE BEARINGS
Every 12,000 miles (19,308 km) or annually, whichever occurs first, remove plug from
universal joint housing, fill to level of plug opening, and reinstall plug. Remove lugs on each
side of steering knuckle, and fill to level of plug opening through upper and lower steering
knuckle bearings. Do not disassemble.
13. WHEEL BEARINGS
Every 6,000 miles (9,654 km) or six months, whichever occurs first, remove, clean, dry,
repack, and install wheel bearings.
14. FRONT SPRING SHACKLES
CAUTION
Wipe fittings clean before servicing to prevent
damage to shackle pins and bushings.
Every 3,000 miles (4,827 km) or three months, whichever occurs first, lubricate with GAA
until
grease appears between shackle pin and bushing at both ends of spring shackle. If
shackle pin does not accept GAA, remove pin. Clean and inspect shackle pin and bushing.
Replace if necessary.
15. OILCAN POINTS
Every 1,000 miles (1,609 km) or monthly, whichever occurs first, lubricate hinges and
latches, transfer case linkage, accelerator cable, accelerator linkage, highbeam selector
switch, parking brake lever, and spare tire carrier boom roller with seasonal grade
OE/HDO.
16. DO NOT LUBRICATE
Springs, alternator, water pump, or shock absorbers.
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