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

TM-9-2320-209-20-3-2 - Page 535 of 552

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

b.

Removal.

FRAME 1

Soldier A 1. Using 3/8-inch wrenches and screwdriver, unscrew and take

off four capscrews (1) and nuts (2). Spread open and take off

four clamps (3) holding two brake lines (4) on two upper torque

rods (5).

NOTE

On some trucks, there may be plastic ties holding two

brake lines (4) to upper torque rods (5). Using diag-

onal cutting pliers, cut off four ties.

2.

Using 1 7/16-inch socket wrench, unscrew two nuts (6) until

outer side of nut is even with end of upper torque rod end (7).

3.

Hold end of steel punch against end of upper torque rod end (7).

4.

Using sledge hammer, hit end of punch to loosen upper torque

rod end (7).

5.

Using 1 7/16-inch socket wrench, unscrew and take off two

nuts (6).

Soldier B

Soldier A

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