TM-9-2320-209-34-2-1

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

TECHNICAL MANUAL; MAINTENANCE; DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT LEVEL; VOLUME 2 OF 2; PART 1 OF 3

MAY 1981

TM-9-2320-209-34-2-1 - Page 400 of 770

TM 9-2320-209-34-2-1

CHAPTER 10

FRONT AXLE GROUP MAINTENANCE

Section I. SCOPE

10-1. EQUIPMENT ITEMS COVERED.

This chapter gives equipment maintenance

procedures for the front axle assembly, differential carrier assembly and the steering

mechanism for which there are authorized corrective maintenance tasks at the direct

and general support maintenance levels. Since bearings in the differential must be

maintained, the procedure for the maintenance of bearings is also included in this

chapter.

10-2. EQUIPMENT ITEMS NOT COVERED .

All equipment items for which corrective

maintenance is authorized at the direct and general support maintenance levels are

covered in this chapter.

Section II.

FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY

10-3. FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT.

TOOLS:

No special tools required

SUPPLIES: None

PERSONNEL:

Two

EQUIPMENT CONDITION:

Truck parked, engine off, handbrake set.

a. Preliminary Procedures.

(1) Jack up and support front end of chassis. Refer to TM 9-2320-209-20.

(2) Remove front wheels. Refer to TM 9-2320-209-10.

(3) Remove front propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft and Universal

Joint Removal and Replacement, TM 9-2320-209-20.

Lines,

(4) Remove drag link. Refer to TM 9-2320-209-20.

(5) Remove brake line at tee fitting on front axle. Refer to Hydraulic

Hoses, and Fittings Removal and Replacement, TM 9-2320-209-20.

10-1