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

WARNING

While working on spring, keep body clear of underside

of spring. When parts are taken off, spring may come

out and cause injury.

Soldier A 1.

Using 9/16-inch wrenches, unscrew and take off four screws (1)

and four nuts (2).

2.

Hold spring (3) in place.

Soldier B 3.

Working under truck and using drift punch and hammer, drive

out two pins (4).

4.

Push shackle (5) out of hanger (6) towards front of truck. Tap

shackle with mallet if needed.

5.

Using hydraulic jack, lower axle (7) to clear spring seat (8).

Soldiers 6.

Take out spring (3).

A and B

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