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 539 of 552

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

c. Replacement.

1.

Working under truck at left side, put ends of torque rods (1 and 2) into two

holes in bracket (3). Screw threads should point away from spring (4).

2.

Put other end of torque rod (1) into bracket (5) on rear-rear axle. Put other

end of torque rod (2) into bracket (5) on forward-rear axle.

3.

Using sledge hammer, tap ends of two torque rods (1 and 2) into brackets

(3 and 5). Using 1 7/16-inch socket wrench, screw on four lockwashers (6)

and nuts (7).

4.

Using torque wrench with 1 7/16-inch socket, tighten four nuts (7) to 350 to

400 pound-feet.

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