TM-9-2320-209-20-3-2

2½-TON, 6X6, M44A1 AND M44A2 SERIES TRUCKS (MULTIFUEL)

TECHNICAL MANUAL; TROUBLESHOOTING; ORGANIZATIONAL LEVEL; VOLUME 3 OF 3; PART 2 OF 4

MAY 1981

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Cleaning .

NOT E

This task is for both inner and outer whee l

bearing cones .

1 .

2 .

3 .

4 .

WARNIN G

Dry cleaning solvent is flammable. Do not use near a n

open flame .

Keep a fire extinguisher nearby when solven t

is used .

Use only in well-ventilated places. Failure to d o

this may result in injury to personnel and damage t o

equipment .

NOT E

All old lubricant must be taken off bearings durin g

cleaning .

Soak bearing as long as needed to take of f

all old lubricant .

Soak bearing cone (1) in solvent .

Rinse bearing cone (1) in clean solvent .

WARNIN G

Do not dry bearing with compressed air. Spinnin g

bearings may explode and cause serious injury t o

personnel .

Let bearing cone (1) air dry .

Using clean rags, wipe all old grease from inside hub (2) .

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